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Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a rising concern in medicine. Over or improper use of antibiotics causes bacteria to become resistant, as they...

Olivia Park
Sep 13, 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...

Liza Zakharov
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Neuroprosthetics
Background on Neuroprosthetics Neuroprosthetics are medical devices that directly interact with the nervous system with the intention of...

Sophia Su
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Senolytics
What is Senolytics: Senolytics is a special class of drugs designed specifically for anti-aging. Senolytic drugs achieve this by...

Charlotte Ma
Aug 23, 20242 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...

Amruta Gurusu
Aug 18, 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...

Vedha Geethakrishnan
Aug 9, 20243 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...

Prisha Jain
Aug 2, 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...

Megha Vinesh
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a scientific subdiscipline involving computational technology to analyze biological data such as DNA sequencing,...

Olivia Park
Jul 21, 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...

Liza Zakharov
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Artificial Cells
Background: Artificial cells, otherwise known as synthetic cells or protocells, are man-made structures that mimic the properties of...

Sophia Su
Jul 7, 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...

Charlotte Ma
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Microbial Fingerprinting
Background: The human microbiome consists of an estimated 100 trillion microbes (shortened from microorganisms) and regulates many...

Kelly Song
Jun 22, 20242 min read


Biological Warfare Defense
Introduction: Biological Warfare is the intentional use of biological toxins or infectious agents, such as bacteria, viruses,...

Olivia Park
Jun 14, 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...

Megha Vinesh
Jun 10, 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...

Liza Zakharov
May 31, 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...

Kelly Song
May 25, 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...

Sophia Su
May 17, 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,...

Charlotte Ma
May 10, 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...

Olivia Park
May 3, 20242 min read
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