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Exploring the world of biology beyond medicine

To study biology is to study life. Despite its complexity and importance, a biology degree is still often reduced to a mere stepping stone to medical school.

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A silenced night: Unwrapping holiday blues, seasonal sadness

While the holidays are often a time for joy and connection, they can also trigger feelings of loneliness and anxiety in others.

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Investigating X-linked parkinsonism dystonia, the disease found only in Filipinos

Most prevalently seen in Panay Island of the Philippines, X-linked parkinsonism dystonia is a disease interestingly found only in Filipino people.

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Blind to one’s roots

Culture is an asset that all individuals have the right to love and cherish. However, we cannot forget that with appreciation comes the crucial need for education.

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Stories beyond time: The science of preserving history

Art captures a myriad of emotion and history that allow us to understand ourselves better—and this is all possible through art conservation.

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The perfect melody: A closer look at the neurological effects of music

While music is known to be a vivid treat to the ears, neurological studies show that the brain also gets a taste of its benefits—maybe even in life-saving ways.

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Addressing questions, concerns, and misinformation about monkeypox

The recent monkeypox outbreak raises questions about the virus’ nature—and its potential to start another pandemic.

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DLSU SYNTAX hosts second annual ‘AGSIKAP: Tagisan ng Talino’

On July 30, De La Salle University’s (DLSU) Society of Young Engineers Towards Achieving Excellence (SYNTAX) hosted the final round of AGSIKAP: Tagisan ng Talino—its flagship nationwide math competition. After an elimination round held two days prior, five teams made it to the finals. These were Mixed Nuts from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines,…

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More than just a feeling: The biological phenomenon of grieving

Grief is more than an emotion—it is a biological response and has physical effects one cannot simply get rid of.

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Is the COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end?

With restrictions relaxed and everything seemingly back to normal, many think the end of the pandemic is with sight.