The human brain rapidly dissolves after death due to the break down of proteins and putrefaction. Decomposition often occurs within minutes after death, which is quicker than other body tissues, likely because the brain is about 80% water. Rotting starts in normal ambient temperature at about 3 days, and the brain is essentially vaporized within…
“College is as much about learning to live as it is about learning from books…” Gregory Farrington President of Lehigh University Last week’s Senate hearing discussed something none of us would have predicted just a few weeks ago… schools may not open in the fall. “The idea of having treatments available or a vaccine to…
We celebrated our Mother’s this past weekend. From giving us the joy of life to making it worthwhile, they are the true bearers of kindness and affection. Mother’s Day was conceptualized in 1905 by Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her mother. By 1911, all US states agreed to observe the holiday. As a neurosurgeon,…
In 2012, the Chicago Bull’s star point guard, Derrick Rose, left a playoff game with a knee injury. Little did Chicago fans know at the time, but this wasn’t just a single season playoff series loss… Rose was the #1 pick of the 2008 NBA draft, with high hopes of a Jordanesque Bulls revival. The…