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Unraveling the tough bond of forever chemicals and their health implications 

In today's world, there are nearly 85,000 man-made chemicals, yet only 1% are studied for safety (Endocrine Society, 2019). These synthetic substances, produced in laboratories, fulfill a myriad of essential functions to modern society. However, they do not come without their disadvantages.

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Lifelong Bilingualism as a Method of Delaying the Onset of Dementia

Dementia is a cognitive disorder associated with memory loss, cognitive reasoning, behavior, and judgment impairment and affects around 55 million individuals worldwide and 6.7 million Americans. This article explores how bilingualism can help delay dementia and why it is beneficial.

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Mastering the Molecular Scissors: Sickle Cell Gene Editing Unleashed

In order to combat bloodborne illnesses, such as Sickel Cell Disease, which affects millions of people globally, scientists have developed new gene editing technologies. Some examples of cutting edge gene editing technologies include CRISPR/Cas9 and Casgevy.

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Hemochromatosis: The Silent Iron Overload

Hemochromatosis is a ‘genetically induced iron overload’. Despite its frequency, hemochromatosis is commonly misdiagnosed or left untreated, earning the label "silent" disease.

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