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As young humans, we are often advised how to behave and what to wear; however, I noticed that they're aren't enough lessons on how to assert ourselves politely during an uncomfortable confrontation.  Unfortunately, this led me into countless situations where I would get emotionally overwhelmed and act out by yelling or insulting the person confronting me.   If I felt I was getting treated in a certain way, I wouldn't know how to address that problem or criticism calmly. I finally realized that when I would behave this way, my point and reason would be lost in the heat of the moment.  After years of not getting the results of my intentions met, I humbled myself and accepted that my emotions don't excuse poor behavioral reactions.  I learned throughout the years that the only way to make the world a better place is to teach people how to treat others by modeling healthier behavior.   It's impossible to offer our perspectives when we are aggressive towards our...

  Life Before The Institutional Review Board by Samantha Aiko Protection for Test Subjects   The Institutional Review Board is a standard part of the scientific landscape, but it has not always been there. It's a relatively recent innovation—and one that has evolved. The IRB process started as an experiment on human subjects protection and has since become an essential part of the way we do science. When scientists conduct research today, they must consider whether any of their subjects might be vulnerable to harm due to participating in an experiment. They also need to consider whether their work,  in such, raises any other ethical issues.  This segment will discuss the cases before the IRB was implemented.      Human Subject's Protection: The Early Years Changes in behavior due to being observed Human subject protection has a long history;  The FDA was established in 1906. According to FDA.Gov, The 1906 Act was passed thanks to Harvey Wiley's ef...