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Antifreeze Proteins
Introduction: How do different species survive intense weather temperatures – like the freezing temperature of Antarctica? These...
Prisha Jain
Mar 214 min read


Optogenetics
Optogenetics is a revolutionary technology that has transformed the field of neuroscience, as it allows scientists to control the...
Megha Vinesh
Mar 143 min read


Biorefineries
Biorefineries, in short, are refineries that convert biomass into fuel or other byproducts that are beneficial in some way. Biomass is...
Ronit Varier
Mar 82 min read


Menstrual Cycle Regulation
The Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle includes the shedding of the uterine lining, where blood flows from inside the uterus to the...
Madalina Zheng
Mar 13 min read


Drug Development for Trapped Gas
A Promising Frontier in Gastrointestinal Health Trapped gas, causing bloating and discomfort, is common and affects quality of life,...
Amruta Gurusu
Feb 212 min read


Synthetic Dairy
Milk is a part of our daily life. From aging it for decades to producing cheese to using it to balance the caffeine in our beverages,...
Vedha Geethakrishnan
Feb 162 min read


Oncolytic Viruses
Viruses are commonly associated with the spread of disease and considered harmful to their host. However, there are viruses which are...
Prisha Jain
Feb 94 min read


Artificial Blood
When a patient suffers from a major brain injury or severe blood loss, doctors often use artificial blood to help the patient’s red blood...
Megha Vinesh
Jan 312 min read


Lab-Grown Meat
Lab-grown meat, or cultured meat, is where animal cells are grown in vitro, or outside their environment. It is a form of cellular...
Ronit Varier
Jan 172 min read


Sarcopenia
Background Sarcopenia is the age-related gradual loss of muscle mass and strength. As the muscle function diminishes, one’s ability to...
Olivia Park
Jan 172 min read


Cold Plasma Therapy
The skin is the largest organ in the body, and its flexible yet tough quality allows for easy movement while preventing breakage and...
Madalina Zheng
Jan 103 min read


Cold Tolerance in Humans
Evolution and its Relevance to Temperature Why is it so hard for humans to regulate their body temperature based on the environment? The...
Liza Zakharov
Jan 42 min read


Cryopreservation
Cryopreservation is a breakthrough scientific technique that arrests biological activity by storing at ultra-low temperatures, thus...
Sophia Su
Dec 29, 20242 min read


Music Therapy
For generations, music has been considered the universal language, crossing borders, bringing people together, and stirring great...
Charlotte Ma
Dec 25, 20242 min read


Biotechnology in Olfactory Diagnostics
The Role of Biotechnology in Olfactory Diagnostics Recently, biotechnology has made remarkable strides in olfactory diagnostics,...
Amruta Gurusu
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Cell-Cultured Seafood
If you’ve ever entered a top-tier restaurant, you may have noticed that they commonly serve seafood dishes at an expensive price. While...
Vedha Geethakrishnan
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Biomaterials for Soft Robotics
Soft robotics is a relatively new field under the umbrella term ‘robotics’, which focuses on creating robots that mimic living...
Prisha Jain
Nov 29, 20243 min read


Artificial Intelligence
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence has taken over many aspects in our life, including biotechnology. AI has become integral...
Megha Vinesh
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Reef Restoration
Coral reef ecosystems are one of Earth's most diverse and fundamental ecosystems. While reefs can often acclimate to environmental...
Olivia Park
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Synthetic Spider Silk
You may have heard of the saying “spider silk is stronger than steel,” but scientists didn’t find a practical use for this fact until...
Madalina Zheng
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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