Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONThe First Line of Defence (Innate Immunity): Immunology #4The first line of defence of the immune system is made up of various host barriers.4 min read·Apr 24, 2023----
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONHow Having Red Hair Affects Your HealthThe gene that causes red hair affects not only hair color but also pain perception, anesthesia requirement, and susceptibility to sun…7 min read·Jan 30, 2023--5--5
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONThe Key Players of the Immune System — Immunology #3How does the immune system respond to an invasion? The key players of the immune system sense impending danger and aggressively attack.5 min read·Jan 23, 2023--3--3
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONThe Four Lines of Defense — Immunology #2The immune system is made up of four lines of defense to keep you alive and healthy.5 min read·Jan 13, 2023--1--1
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONWhy Should I Care About My Immune System? — Immunology #1Have you ever wondered how the body protects itself against viruses and bacteria? Or maybe you’ve seen many articles telling you how to…5 min read·Jan 13, 2023--5--5
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONHow VR Can Help People With DementiaVirtual reality is a promising therapeutic option for increasing the quality of life for people with dementia.6 min read·Jan 10, 2023--3--3
Beth HoweinPredictAI in Healthcare: Detecting COVID-19AI4COVID-19 allows testing for COVID-19 via a smartphone app. This new AI technology could change how we respond to some respiratory…8 min read·Jan 8, 2023--1--1
Beth HoweinPredictHow Virtual Reality Therapy Can Improve Psychosis TreatmentVR is a promising treatment option for many different conditions — including agoraphobia in psychosis patients.5 min read·Jan 7, 2023----
Beth HoweinILLUMINATIONHow AI is Already Being Used in HealthcareFrom drug discovery to stroke diagnosis — AI is rapidly altering the healthcare system5 min read·Jan 5, 2023----
Beth HoweinGeek CultureHow Web3 and the Metaverse Provides Solutions to Current Healthcare IssuesWeb3 and the metaverse are not just for hard-core gamers or cryptocurrency fanatics. This new tech may revolutionize the healthcare system…6 min read·Dec 30, 2022--1--1