Genetic Disorders

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Genetics of Obesity

By: Fiona Yue The debate over nature versus nurture extends to the topic of obesity. Obesity is defined by a BMI over 30 and currently,...

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Bipolar disorder and Addiction

By: Anna Yeh Bipolar disorder is a severe mental illness that involves drastic shifts in mood, energy and concentration. These moods...

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A Colorful World Without Color-Blind Glasses?

By Lola Dong The retina is a tissue located at the back of the eye that contains rods and cones, which are cells that process light and...

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The steps they took for us to walk

By Tazkiah Salam Ancestry refers to the lineage and heritage of a person and where their pre-disposers came from. The main difference...

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The Genetics Behind Bipolar Disorder

By Alessandra Dounias When you think about your genetic makeup, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most people think of genes...