By C2ST Staff

Guyana is a country that is mostly rainforest–87%, to be exact. It is bordered by Venezuela to the west, Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. Those countries all comprise part of the Guiana Shield, which houses one of the world’s last major frontier forests. Frontier forests are intact, uncompromised swaths of land that are large enough to withstand natural disasters, and healthy enough to support all of the animals and plants that reside there. These characteristics make the forest, and the country as a whole, a biodiversity hotspot worthy of international recognition and protection. Continue reading “Guyana Pt. 1: Unspoiled Rainforest”

By C2ST Staff

An afternoon picnic in a park, a morning walk to hear the birds chirping, a fresh breeze coming off the lakefront. What do these three things have in common? Besides being quite pleasant, they all take place outside. Outdoor activities have been anxiety-inducing for some in the past year but are considered by health care professionals to be immensely important for our well-being. Continue reading “Quarantining Outdoors: The Case for Nature During (and After) a Pandemic”

By Laura Tran, C2ST Intern, Rush University

Dr. Meghan Moran, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Cell & Molecular Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She has always been interested in bones and how bones come together to make the skeleton. This passion led her to study the interactions between the gut, the gut microbiome, and bones in the context of failing joint implants. She made Halo Cures 40 Under 40 Chicago Scientists in 2019 and continues to conduct her innovative work in orthopedic research. I caught up with Dr. Moran to dive deeper into her story and give us more insight into her research journey. Continue reading “Interview with Dr. Meghan Moran”