A look into erythrocyte destruction in Hereditary Spherocytosis

This project covers the objective: Describe disorders of blood and how they can be treated I was born with Hereditary Spherocytosis which is a condition that effects my red blood cell structure. Normal red blood cells are shaped like biconcave discs which allow for more flexible movement. This is important …

Marijuana Smoke Exposure and the Respiratory System

My STEAM project is titled, “Prolonged Marijuana Smoke Exposure and Respiratory Health”, and it is centered around an article published by researchers that conducted an 8 week experiment on groups of mice involving marijuana inhalation. The group of researchers exposed mice to marijuana twice a day, for five days a …

Spinal Lordosis

Overview Spinal Lordosis, more commonly known as swayback,  is when there is an excessive inward curvature of the spine most often between the L1-L5 vertebrae. This leads to excessive pressure on the spine causing discomfort and pain. Many people with this condition also experience shots of electric pain, numbness, and …