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The Very Hungry Astronaut
Orbiting Solutions for Better Post-Space Care Exploring space is made possible with the help of astronauts. Space travel allows humans to gain a clearer understanding of our planet and the other celestial bodies that surround us. Consequently, astronauts are exposed to ionizing radiation at anywhere from 50 to 2,000 millisieverts (mSv).1 Many units represent the…
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Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants: A Sustainable Alternative to Bone Marrow Transplants
Following the success of pioneering medical procedures, umbilical cord blood, which was once often discarded as medical waste, could serve as a potentially valuable therapeutic tool. Now, it has been integrated into treatment plans for several blood disorders, such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and genetic blood disorders.
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Ear-ly Bird Gets the Worm!
Think of a time when you had a tune or song stuck in your head. Was it catchy to the point it would continuously repeat? Did you feel the urge to hum or sing it? If so, you are not alone in experiencing what is called an “earworm.”