Monoclonal Antibodies
For my project I chose to focus on monoclonal antibodies, specifically on their use as therapeutics. This illustration shows the process of making monoclonal antibodies in the lab and how they can be used in the clinic to combat pathogens (in this case, a virus). These antibodies are an interesting …
Ectopic Pregnancies
Ectopic pregnancies otherwise known as EP is extremely rare. An ectopic pregnancy is where the fertilized egg is attached outside of the uterine wall. While ectopic pregnancies are most commonly found attached to the fallopian tubes, they can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and the abdominal cavity. Depending on …
Cholesterol, Sugar, and Salt: Their Interactions and Impacts on Cardiovascular Health
After researching the relationships between sugar, salt, cholesterol and cardiovascular health, I decided to represent my findings using assembled art. I used jars, labels (but not exactly on the jars so the contents could still be seen), and contents to represent the respective effects on our blood and cardiovascular system …
The Affects of Having a Concave Chests
I decided to do my project on concave chests. The medical term is Pectus Excavatum. It happens as a result of the sternum being sunk into the body. I created a 3D version of what a rib cage would like if the sternum was sunk in. normally the sternum appears …
Components of the Blood
My Steam project is a review of the components of the blood. I used clay to represent red blood cells, different types of white blood cells, and platelets. My report discusses each type of cell in more depth and what role each plays in the body. Each type of white …
Blood Disorder: Pernicious Anemia
For my STEAM project, I chose the blood disorder pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia is a rare blood disorder caused by the body’s inability to utilize vitamin B12 properly. A majority of individuals who develop pernicious anemia are due to a lack of intrinsic factor protein within the stomach. My picture …