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Liza Zakharov
Sep 6, 20242 min read
Microgravity and the Human Body
What is Microgravity Have you ever wondered what happens to astronauts when they experience little gravity in space? The term...
Sophia Su
Aug 30, 20242 min read
Neuroprosthetics
Background on Neuroprosthetics Neuroprosthetics are medical devices that directly interact with the nervous system with the intention of...
Charlotte Ma
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Senolytics
What is Senolytics: Senolytics is a special class of drugs designed specifically for anti-aging. Senolytic drugs achieve this by...
Amruta Gurusu
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Edible Vaccines
Background: The upbringing of the COVID-19 vaccines have had a range of creative approaches, each with distinct benefits. COVID-19...
Vedha Geethakrishnan
Aug 9, 20243 min read
Biotechnology and Cosmetics
Around the globe, makeup is used daily. Whether one is heading to a formal event, or simply a day at work, using cosmetics has been a...
Prisha Jain
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Bioengineered Plants for Environmental Cleanup
For centuries, humans have been aware of the harmful effects that toxins have on our environment. The idea of toxins and their various...
Megha Vinesh
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Biodegradable Beauty Products
Introduction: In 2018, more than 120 billion units of cosmetic packaging were produced globally, adding to the growing amount of...
Olivia Park
Jul 21, 20242 min read
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a scientific subdiscipline involving computational technology to analyze biological data such as DNA sequencing,...
Liza Zakharov
Jul 12, 20242 min read
Probiotics in Yogurt
Background: Any food or supplement that contains living microorganisms able to maintain/improve “good” bacteria within one’s body is...
Sophia Su
Jul 7, 20242 min read
Artificial Cells
Background: Artificial cells, otherwise known as synthetic cells or protocells, are man-made structures that mimic the properties of...
Charlotte Ma
Jun 28, 20242 min read
Eco-Leather Biotechnology
The problem In the 21st century, global warming has become one of our leading problems. Overproduction in greenhouse gasses leads to...
Kelly Song
Jun 22, 20242 min read
Microbial Fingerprinting
Background: The human microbiome consists of an estimated 100 trillion microbes (shortened from microorganisms) and regulates many...
Olivia Park
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Biological Warfare Defense
Introduction: Biological Warfare is the intentional use of biological toxins or infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses,...
Megha Vinesh
Jun 10, 20242 min read
Radiocarbon Dating and Isotope Analysis
Radiocarbon Dating Background: Radiocarbon dating, also known as carbon-14 dating, is a scientific method many archeologists use to...
Liza Zakharov
May 30, 20242 min read
Cognitive Enhancement and Neurotechnologies
Background: The knowledge of neuroscience as well as the understanding of how to protect the brain has remained a mystery for humans over...
Kelly Song
May 25, 20242 min read
Biopreservation and Food Safety
Background: Biopreservation refers to the use of microorganisms to extend the shelf-life and safety of foods, by using them against...
Sophia Su
May 17, 20242 min read
Color Correction Glasses and Filters
What is Color Blindness? Over 300 million people suffer from color blindness across the world. The most common form of color blindness is...
Charlotte Ma
May 9, 20242 min read
Biological Toxin Detection
Introduction In the present day, biological toxins are a continuous threat to human health. Such a treat is biological warfare,...
Olivia Park
May 3, 20242 min read
Bionic Eye Implants
What are Bionic eye Implants, and how do they work? Bionic eye implants, also called retinal prostheses, partially restore vision in...
Liza Zakharov
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Toxin Production in Nature
Background: Toxins are plant or animal-created substances that are often found to be poisonous to humans. Typically, toxins such as...
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