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I am a 23-student with a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology. I have studied under knowledgeable professionals in topics from drug design to immunobiology to exercise physiology. My goal is to continue school in a graduate Pharmacology program.

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Product reviews: Natural peanut butters: 1 of 9
Product reviews: Natural peanut buttersMany of us grew up eating peanut butter. Its salty taste and strong aroma made a great midday meal or late-night snack. However, most of our peanut butter (to be referred to as traditional peanut butter in this article) contains much more than just peanuts. Ingredients often include addi... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Spring Break for humanitarians: Volunteer opportunities for those who seek an alternative experience to partying: 1 of 8
Spring Break vacationing has become a big business, attracting hundreds of thousands of students and the money out of their pockets towards destinations throughout the US, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Many students are opting to spend those precious 1-2 weeks of freedom doing humanitarian work, making a difference helping with ... More..
Travel > Caribbean & Atlantic Romantic vacations in Puerto Rico: 1 of 6
Puerto Rico, though technically a US territory, has a beauty and appeal that rivals its Caribbean neighbors. It is an archipelago with miles of beautiful beaches and an inland replete with romantic destinations. Even though Puerto Rico has many breathtaking treasures on land, the sea has a lot to offer as well. To get around,... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness The best ways to stay healthy: 2 of 9
There are many things one can do to stay healthy.1. Keep moving.Research has shown that people who are physically active have much lower chances of getting a lot of things, from heart disease to the common cold to Alzheimers. People who keep their hearts pumping regularly can also ward off depression and stress. For maximum b... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Financial priorities during a job transition: Save money or pay off debt?: 3 of 12
The period in between job can be one of the most frustrating experiences. It is stressful to leave an old job and be unsure as to whether another one will be available. It can also be a drain on the finances, as money is been spent and not earned. One might worry about the best way to utilize money. Should you save your money... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam I want to get a better understanding of Islam. What can you tell me?: 21 of 67
Muslims believe that Islam is the final form of a religion that began with Prophet Adam and was modified and perfected through time.There are five pilars of Islam:1. Belief that there is only one God and that Muhammed is his last (but not only) messenger/prophet.2. The commitment to five daily prayers, to be said before sunri... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy Products & Eggs Milking the competition: What's best?: 10 of 12
Milking the competition: What's best?Half a century ago, most stores in the US were stocked with only one type of milk: cow's milk. Today, there are several varieties of milk available, ranging from the classical cow's milk to the increasingly popular soy milk. With several types of milk flooding the market, which type is rig... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Stocks to avoid in 2009: 8 of 9
Stocks to avoid in 2009The year 2008 has brought about some of the most frightening drops in the stock market seen in recent times. Now in 2009 with a battered stock market many are lured by low stock prices. However there is still plenty of money to be lost if one invests in the wrong stock.Banking and Credit InstitutionsBan... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Legal information: Types of brain injuries, head trauma and neck injuries that can be caused by a motor vehicle accident: 9 of 10
There are a variety of head injuries that can take place during a motor vehicle accident. It is important that you arm yourself with the right information; it could save your life.Brain edema (swelling)Brain swelling (also known as cerebral edema, brain edema) due to a car accident is caused by the trauma of physical contact ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Improve your health by losing weight: 14 of 15
Improve your health by losing weightMany of us think that in order to reap the benefits of weight loss, we have to drop down to the tinysizes we flaunted during our heydays in college. The magical number is 10. Ten percent, that is.This is by what percentage you need to lose weight to see and feel real changes. The risk of ty... More..