Dr. Kiran Musunuru is a cardiologist, genetics researcher, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His current research involves creating a gene-editing therapy to prevent heart attacks (Musunuru, 2023). The aim of his research is to use CRISPR technology to…

Cardiovascular disease is currently the number one global killer, with a special emphasis on coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease kills around 370,000 people annually (Cleveland Clinic, n.d.). Treatment for coronary heart disease is very expensive due to…

One particularly incredible organism is the naked mole-rat, Heterocephalus glaber. They are known for their remarkable longevity, with the longest lifespan recorded at 31 years. This is in stark contrast to the typical two or four years that other rodents might live. One notable adaptation of...

As a hospital volunteer, I spent the last President’s Day admitting patients into surgery. There I met a 70-year-old with stiff person syndrome, “Marshall” and his rockstar family member, “Kay.” Whenever Marshall…

In the complex and ever changing world of medicine, it can be difficult to stay up to date with what goes on–whether it be the latest clinical trials, medical research, or health guidelines. With the influx of…