PHD PATH

Apr 17 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Role of Semaphorin 6A in Eye Diseases

Pathological angiogenesis is a major player in ischemic retinal diseases. These diseases are a leading cause of blindness globally. The process involves the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels. This happens due to changes in how genes are expressed in response to shifts in metabolism within endoth

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Mar 28 2025HEALTH

How Paths to Health Can Transform Communities

Paths are more than just ways to get from one place to another. They can be a key to better health and stronger communities. The idea is simple: create paths that encourage walking and biking. This can lead to healthier people and a more connected community. But how does this actually work? Fir

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Nov 27 2024EDUCATION

Why Cutting PhD Programs Might Not Be the Best Idea

PHD programs at Boston University are getting the axe. That's right, the school is chopping some doctoral programs in the humanities. This has people talking, and not just about the job market. The question on everyone's mind is: what kind of society are we building if we don't value critical thinki

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