The Natural Philosopher Oct 28, 20172 minTracking the Opioid OutbreakBy Khadar Abdi Opioids and derivatives are commonly prescribed in a hospital setting for chronic pain. The liberal prescription of these...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 28, 20172 minHeroin and Brain Temperature: Exploring the Physiology Behind Substance AbuseBy Avery St. Sauveur While it seems unlikely that a single molecule could have a vice grip on the United States, the last several years...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 28, 20173 minUnique Activation in The Brain During Female OrgasmBy Harriet Milligan Until recently, female reproductive health has largely been overlooked, both scientifically and socially. Little...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 28, 20172 minSexy SleepBy Dan Brooks Sleep is a complicated concept that continues to baffle researchers. Thankfully there are members of the scientific...
The Natural Philosopher Oct 28, 20172 minThe Science Behind Your Trip By Emma Russo For the first time in history brain imaging of patients under the influence of the recreational and highly hallucinogenic...
The Natural Philosopher Sep 29, 20172 minMitochondria and Mental Health: The Powerhouse of The SelfBy Hannah Taylor Have you ever thought about going to the gym to destress? Recently, exercise has gained a new reputation as a tool to...
The Natural Philosopher Sep 29, 20172 minCan Humans Smell Fear? The Science Behind Odors By Nick Grubinger Dogs and wasps are infamous for their alleged ability to smell fear, but there’s evidence that humans, too, can “smell”...
The Natural Philosopher Sep 29, 20173 minThe Social Aspect of Body Odor: What Your Smell Says About You By Nick Fontaine Smell has a strong connection to our emotions and memories. You have probably experienced an example of this with your...
The Natural Philosopher Sep 26, 20172 minSerotonin and Behavior: Deconstructing the 5-HT6 ReceptorBy Caleb Winn Serotonin and dopamine are buzzwords in modern conversation for good reason. These compounds participate in many regions of...