IMSD students pair up to write blogs in their biomedical or behavioral fields of interest. These blogs are based on scientific articles and written for the enjoyment and benefit of the community at large. Each blog published is revised by Dr. Aldrin Gomes and Dr. Stephanie Palacio. 

 

 

 

Unlocking the Power of Collagen: A Guide to Better Joint Health written by Anika Kulkarni, BS and Natalie Gilmore, MS

 

 

 

Unbottling the Truth: Microplastics’ Path Impacting Your Digestive Tract written by Rosalia Mendieta, BS and Aishwarya Bhusal, BS

 

 

 

Gut Health 101: An Introduction to College Students’ Essential Health written by Andres J. Orea, BS and Megan F. Hampton, BS

 

 

 

 

Heartful Balance: How Mindfulness Meditation Can Protect Us Against Cardiovascular Risks written by Camryn Sellers-Porter, BS and Mariam El-karim, BS

 

 

 

Hope in a Dose: Exploring Ketamine's Breakthrough for Depression in Young Adults written by Hoda AbouEich, BS, BA and Anamar Flores, BS

 

 

 

A big meal before drinking helps prevent hangovers: Myth or science? written by Kelsey Racacho, BS and Madelyn Bradley, MS

 

 

 

Lithium, Neuroprotective or Neurotoxic? Is Lithium Related to Happiness written by Erin Scott, BS and Paula Vij, BS.

 

 

 

 

Are stem cells beneficial to the anti-aging process for younger looking skin? written by Casiana Gonzalez, BS and Camilo Echeverria, BS.

 

 

 

Minimalism: Is it the key to living a happier life? written by Melanie Talavera, BS and Cirenio Hisasaga, MS

 

 

 

Do You Have Mild-Depression? Magnesium Could Be Your Answer written by Deana Villagomes, BS and Ismael Bousso, BS.