Diseases of the heart remain the leading cause of death for Americans.¹ At Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, biomedical engineers, medical personnel, and graduate students hopes to change the…
It’s Groundhog Day! Dating back to the 1800s, Punxsutawney Phil has escaped from his burrow to observe the weather (and thus his shadow) and thereby determine if winter will continue or soon end. Phil could…
A random glossary inspired by Lewis Carroll January 27, marks the birthday of fantastical English author, Lewis Carroll. Writing in the genre of “literary nonsense,” Carroll penned Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass, and…
Mercury, a highly reactive and toxic substance, can damage the central nervous system, kidneys, lungs, and brain when one is exposed to high enough doses. Mercury poisoning may trigger symptoms including swelling, peripheral neuropathy, and…