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Posts published by “Riyana Phadke”

The science behind the 2026 Cyclospora Outbreak

This summer, a common salad ingredient became the center of a major foodborne illness outbreak across the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and processed by Taylor Farms of Mexico.

Stevens’ Fencing takes on the NCAA Regional Championship

The Stevens women’s and men’s fencing teams competed at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional Championships on Saturday, March 7. The teams faced Division One and Division Three Programs, including competition from the University of North Carolina, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and NJIT.

Is this a sleep epidemic or a body clock crisis?

Humans today may actually be sleeping a reasonable number of hours, but scientists warn that our internal clocks are increasingly out of sync with the world.

Exhaled chemicals reveal children’s microbiome health

Tiny traces of chemicals in the breath are beginning to reveal big secrets about the gut. New research suggests that by “sniffing” these molecules, clinicians may someday diagnose microbiome-related diseases quickly and non-invasively, especially in children.

Silent brain damage: how hypertension plays a role

A new study published in Neuron suggests that the brain sustains damage from hypertension long before any measurable rise in blood pressure, upending previous assumptions and opening new avenues for early intervention.

The legacy of James D. Watson

James D. Watson’s death at 97 closes a chapter on one of the most influential and troubling lives in modern science.