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Alicia is a freelance writer and editor with a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology. Her dissertation work was on the role of SNPs in the human AT1R gene in hypertension. Her B.S. was in Biochemistry. Alicia has teaching experience at the graduate level and still

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Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: 1 of 6
The HPV vaccine has been linked to seizures, paralysis, and deaths. The truth of the matter is that the vaccine only benefits 1% of women, yet is now being legislated for all girls. There has been no long term testing done on the vaccine and it is only effective for a few years. Human papillomavirus (HPV) occurs in many stra... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Access & Providers "Net neutrality" would act to reverse the longstanding increase in broadband access in America: 1 of 6
Net neutrality and broadband access in America have nothing to do with one another. Net neutrality is a movement towards legislation that supports open access to internet content and information. Recent steps in blocking certain types of information exchange, such as peer to peer sharing networks by Comcast, have been under ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center How concerned should Americans be about HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean?: 9 of 51
An increase in AIDS cases, anywhere, is a public health threat. It is a threat not only to the country or region or continent where it is found, but to the United States and any developed nation participating in global exchange. Americans should be concerned enough to follow the simple measures needed to prevent the spread o... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Health problems and aging: 3 of 16
An older population is more likely to require prescription medication, hospital stays, physician visits and monitoring, and dietary supplements in addition to lifestyle changes to reduce risks. Health problems become more common as a person ages because many health concerns involve the deterioration of aging physiological sy... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Introduction to the structure of the eye: 1 of 5
The structure of the eye is conducive to its function. The function, as we know of course, is to see. Sight is the transmission of light signals through nerve endings to the brain. The brain then interprets those signals and we see. This interpretation is dependent on the path light travels through the structures of the eye.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts Create your own magnets: 2 of 9
Magnets can be made with just about anything that is lightweight enough to not pull down the magnet off the refrigerator or stove or locker, or wherever the magnet will go, as long as the adhesive on the magnetic strip or material will attach to it. Potential magnets include wood pieces, perler bead designs, polymer clay, co... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Living with Alzheimers: 3 of 13
Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease leading to dementia. It is a difficult disease for those who have it and lose their independence, as well as the family members who find themselves taking care of their parents or grandparents. Alzheimer's disease also lacks much scientific and medical understanding with very little know... More..
Sciences > Genetics Gene expression explained: 1 of 4
Gene expression is the process by which proteins are made. Proteins carry out almost all of the essential processes of life as they include enzymes, transcription factors, and the cellular machinery. Proteins are often referred to as gene products because of the central dogma of biochemistry: DNA to RNA to protein. Genes are... More..
Sciences > Anatomy Structure and function of the heart: 1 of 4
The purpose of the heart is to keep the blood flowing throughout the body. Blood is necessary for the survival of the tissues. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the tissues, which is necessary for cellular processes, and the plasma carries nutrients to the tissues and waste away from the tissues. The heart is made of cardiac m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should pharmaceutical companies be required to give up patents necessary to developing a vaccine against pandemic flu?: 1 of 4
The needs of the public health should usurp profit motivation. Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to make money off of medical advances as a way of insuring their upfront funding for drug and treatment developments. However, the greater good and the needs of public health should be an exception to this arrangement. The pha... More..