pathoscribe

  • The Rarest Allergy: Aquagenic Urticaria (water allergy)

    The Rarest Allergy: Aquagenic Urticaria (water allergy)

    Written by Jayne Thakur | Art by Lily Ozaeta After toiling hours in the sun or leaving the quiet of an exam hall, most of us often seek out the solace of water. However, for some, water is yet another stressor. With less than 50 cases,  the cause remains unknown to the scientific community. This… Read more

  • Next-Generation Sequencing

    Next-Generation Sequencing

    Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Anoushka Pandya The sequencing of DNA–determining the specific sequence of bases in DNA–is incredibly useful in the medical field, and Sanger sequencing has been the technology widely used to do this for quite a long time. However, it only sequences one DNA fragment at a time, whereas next-generation… Read more

  • Myers Briggs Personality Types

    Myers Briggs Personality Types

    Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art By Maya Wen In the midst of Buzzfeed’s “What Disney Princess are You?” personality tests, comes one test in particular that has stormed the world during the past few years: 16 Personalities’ MBTI (Myers Briggs Type-Indicator) Test. Created by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, developed… Read more

  • A Deep Dive into Arthritis

    A Deep Dive into Arthritis

    Written by Sophia Qin | Art By Maya Wen The human body consists of around 360 joints, where two bones intersect. When a joint is inflamed or swollen, the individual is diagnosed with Arthritis, heavily affecting their ability to complete everyday tasks. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 53.2 million United States… Read more

  • 5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Brain

    5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Brain

    Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Lily Ozaeta   Aging brings along many health complications, some potentially life-threatening, such as brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia. However, by adopting healthy habits and preventative measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of cognitive impairments in the future. Here are five ways you can maintain a healthy… Read more

  • Understanding Mirror Touch Synesthesia

    Understanding Mirror Touch Synesthesia

    Written by Shaurya Gulani | Art by Yue Yi Peng You may have heard the phrase “You will never understand my pain” in movies or even real life. What if someone actually could feel the pain someone else experiences? This might seem hypothetical, however, this ability fits the description of a Mirror Touch Synesthesia Disorder. … Read more