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Neurotransmitter Notes: Serotonin + Oxytocin

  Take two of our Neurotransmitter Notes! If you are in the midst of finals season like me, maybe you want something to cheer you up. I might not be able to make your neurons fire off serotonin or oxytocin,…

Thalidomide: What is it?

Thalidomide was originally created in Germany to be a non-addictive sedative with a lower risk of dependency for sleep. The drug became popular because it was a morning sickness reprieve that was over the counter and affordable. This drug had…

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever

Anima-Toons! Baby Fever Did you know that a newborn kangaroo is the size of a lima bean and that echidnas lay eggs because these two sure didn’t.

Bananas Are Dying. Again.

You’ve probably eaten a banana before. You’ve probably even eaten one this week in a smoothie, in a baked good, or just by itself for a quick snack or breakfast. Bananas are a titan amongst the agricultural industry with a…

To Vibe or Not to Vibe

We’ve all been there: your friends pass you the aux cord at a party and you play your favorite songs only to be met with sighs and groans or –even worse– silence. These are some bangin’ tunes that make you…