Articles by Ahava Muskat

The (Underrated) Tragedy of Ovarian Cancer

By Ahava Muskat • Published: August 25, 2015 • Comment ()

In the United States, an estimated 21, 290 new cases of ovarian cancer are expected to be uncovered in the coming year. According to the American Cancer Society, 14,180 women- more than half of those patients affected with ovarian cancer- are expected to die. Out of all types of cancer, ovarian cancer is the fifth […]

The Science Behind Solace Through Song

By Ahava Muskat • Published: February 11, 2015 • Comment ()

Whether you prefer the tunes of classical, soul, pop, R&B or country, we can all agree that music has the power to nourish the soul like nothing else can. Music is so fascinating because even when devoid of complex ideas or even words, it contains the capacity to engender intense emotional responses. Physically, our bodies […]

Epigenetics: A New Aspect of Classical Genetics

By Ahava Muskat • Published: April 9, 2014 • Comment ()

The central role of DNA as the genetic information of a living being is unquestionable; whether you understand the intricacies of genetic transmission or not. One of the fundamental principles of biology is the Central Dogma Theory of DNA inheritance, which states that DNA is made up of specific patterns of nucleotide base pairs, which […]

Study, Study, Study and…Sleep?

By Ahava Muskat • Published: February 17, 2014 • Comment ()

We all know that once vacation ends, going to sleep before the clock reads A.M. is a significant feat. Whether it comes down to re-memorizing the last ten terms for the test or rushing to submit a paper before the deadline, the to-do list before bedtime is often long and unending. While this may be […]

Warm Up Your Winter

By Ahava Muskat • Published: December 16, 2013 • Comment ()

Whether you are lucky enough to live on 35th Street, or a little farther away in Brookdale, 36th Street, Schottenstein, or the Heights, we all have experienced the bitter winter cold. Besides for wearing a coat and all the necessary accessories, what else can you do to help your body maintain its internal homeostasis? Here are some useful […]

The Science of Food

By Ahava Muskat • Published: October 21, 2013 • Comment ()

Many Stern girls can tell you a plethora of facts about various foods. Many Stern girls can tell you about the field of science. However, few Stern students know anything about the science of food.  Food science, loosely defined as “the application of biological and physical sciences and engineering to food systems,” is a discipline […]