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How CRISPR Gene Editing Could Lead to Cell Toxicity
Gene editing is a group of technologies/methods used to modify genes in an organism. Gene (or genome) editing can be used to correct,...

Hannah Lee
Oct 10, 20222 min read


The Importance of Annual Flu Shots
Influenza (better known as “the flu”) is a common viral infection that attacks the lungs, nose, and throat. Symptoms of this virus...

Kelly Song
Sep 26, 20222 min read


Researcher of the Month: Linda B. Buck
Linda B. Buck was born as a middle child in Seattle, Washington to a homemaker and an electrical engineer. She certainly didn’t expect...

Charlotte Li
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Biotech
By: Sanika Patil Brief Introduction: In the present and the upcoming future, Biotechnology has progressed and will have progressed so...

Sanika Patil
Sep 12, 20222 min read


Could Aducanumab Be A Cure for Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that leads to the death of brain cells. It is the most common form of dementia (memory loss). ...
Biotech Talk
Sep 5, 20222 min read


Interviewing a Professional - Karen Wright
By: Tanishtha Nath and Devika Rao When most people think of biotech, they probably think of a lab-heavy, research-driven field. And yes,...
Biotech Talk
Aug 29, 20223 min read


A New Hope for Cancer Patients: CAR T-Cell Therapy
T-cells are a type of white blood cell that are a component of the immune system. These cells work as parts of the body's cell-mediated...

Hannah Lee
Aug 22, 20223 min read


Exploring Elon Musk’s New Brain Chip
Elon Musk’s neural interface technology company, Neuralink, although not known to many, may be the beginning of something remarkable for...

Kelly Song
Aug 15, 20223 min read


Monoclonal Antibodies: A Cancer Treatment
Brief Introduction: Laboratory-produced antibodies are designed to fight infections in our immune systems. Monoclonal Antibodies,...

Sanika Patil
Aug 8, 20222 min read


Biotechnology and Human Reproduction
Biotechnology is very commonly used for the reproduction of animals, including humans. These technologies have existed for well over 60...

Devika Rao
Aug 1, 20222 min read


Challenges in Biotech
By: Zeynep Tokuz Many people have probably heard the phrase "success comes with great challenges." Similarly, the growing field of...
Biotech Talk
Jul 25, 20223 min read


DNA Fingerprinting As An Application of Biotechnology
By: Radhika Kanjikar (GIIS, Balewadi) DNA fingerprinting was discovered in 1984 by Sir Alec Jeffreys. He realized that there were...
Biotech Talk
Jul 18, 20222 min read


Fermentation
By: Kelly Song Fermentation is the metabolic process in which energy is extracted from carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen. However,...
Biotech Talk
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Tissue Culture Plants
By: Hannah Lee Tissue culture has made large contributions to the field of agricultural biotechnology. It has greatly helped scientists...
Biotech Talk
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Biosensors
By: Devika Rao A biosensor is a type of analytical instrument that is made to detect changes that happen in biological processes and then...
Biotech Talk
Jun 27, 20223 min read


Biotechnology in the Defense Sector
By: Zeynep Tokuz Biotechnology is being exposed to many different sectors such as the military. Unlike what you would expect,...
Biotech Talk
Jun 20, 20222 min read


Biofertilizers
By: Sanika Patil The Development of Nano-Biofertilizers Often we wonder how the food we eat is made, or more likely produced on a rapid...
Biotech Talk
Jun 13, 20222 min read


The Human Genome Project
By Kelly Song Background Information: The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international collaborative research program dedicated to...
Biotech Talk
Jun 6, 20222 min read


Genome Mapping
By: Hannah Lee What is Genome Mapping? Genome mapping is a method by which researchers can identify the location of a specific gene on a...
Biotech Talk
May 25, 20222 min read


Bone Marrow Transplants
By: Sanika Patil How does bone marrow transplantation help recover any cancer or other bone marrow diseases by the use of an allogeneic...
Biotech Talk
May 16, 20223 min read
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