General Overview

The immune system is an integral part of our body and is responsible for warding off infections. This system works by recognizing cells as dangerous or healthy and responds accordingly. Once it perceives a threat, an immune response is triggered to protect the body. There are three types of immune responses - innate, adaptive, and…

Abstract Environmental Factors can significantly affect our bodies’ health. One example of this is high altitude. There are about 400 million people who inhabit places of higher altitudes (above 1500 meters). However, different groups have adapted to these high-altitude climates and the effects of altitude vary depending on the epidemiological differences and genes expressed.  Epidemiological…

Glaucoma is a prevalent disease that affects three million Americans. It is caused by damage to the optic nerve which often results in vision loss. Many of the symptoms are subtle at first and as a result, the disease is not caught early on. Though there is no cure, the disease’s negative effects can be…

The brain is composed of many different regions, each corresponding to a specific function. The brain controls many tools such as memory, motor skills, thought, vision, and various processes in our body. The brain is separated into three main parts, the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. Neurons are another key part of the function of…