Discipline: Science

Our Gut MicrobiomeOur Gut Microbiome

  Consider the following article: Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease. Our gut microbiome has been shown to be a key modulator of human health. The organisms that are part of our normal gut microflora have been proven to be involved in many aspects of our overall health. There are more […]

Coronavirus and COVID-19Coronavirus and COVID-19

  There are few individuals in the world who have not been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). While some individuals may experience mild symptoms with COVID-19, such as a cough and fever, others may become severely ill and require hospitalization. While individuals over the age of 60 and those with pre-existing conditions are at an increased […]

Microbial GrowthMicrobial Growth

  Antibiotics have saved millions of lives since they were first observed by Pasteur and Koch and later named by Selman Waksman in 1942. Unfortunately, antibiotic-resistant microbial strains are becoming more prevalent and therefore making once easily treated infections more difficult to treat. Initial Post Review different ways microbial growth can be controlled using physical […]

Infectious Disease ImpactInfectious Disease Impact

  Many of us have been impacted by outbreaks of disease in our lifetimes. Throughout history, humans have battled outbreaks of disease caused by microorganisms; many have lost their lives to diseases before treatments and cures were discovered. Modern science and medicine have become efficient in developing vaccines and medications to control and treat outbreaks, […]

Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease

    According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths. In 2018, the CDC published updated best practice strategies to help decrease cardiovascular disease risks. Initial Post View Best Practices for Cardiovascular Disease […]

Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease

  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths. In 2018, the CDC published updated best practice strategies to help decrease cardiovascular disease risks. Initial Post View Best Practices for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention […]

SCISCI

1.  Would you support clearing of forests and plowing of grasslands that are ecologically important in order to support agriculture in countries that have significant hunger?  Why?  Where do you draw the line between preserving ecosystems and human interest?  Are there other solutions?  Suggest some.  What are the pros and cons?  2. Fully discuss the […]