by Louise Durand, Contributing Writer Most people in science have heard of HeLa cells at least once. They are the … More
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The first woman cured from HIV: What is waiting in the future?
by Selina Zhao, Contributing Writer In February, a woman* was reported as the third person ever to be cured of … More
Are biodegradable plastics the solution to the plastic crisis?
by Pauline Hughes, Contributing Writer As you make efforts to be a more environmentally-conscious consumer, labels like ‘biodegradable,’ ‘compostable,’ ‘sustainable,’ … More
What’s worth curing? An investigation into the allocation of research funding
by Julia Hukowich, Contributing Writer It’s obvious that we would be nowhere in modern medicine without spending billions of dollars … More
Midterms and Caffeine: A Match Made in the Brain
by Athina Sitou, Contributing Writer Why does getting a hot cup of tea or coffee make studying feel more enjoyable? … More
How a nucleic acid could hold the secret to preventing preeclampsia
by Sofia Reynoso, Co-Managing Editor My introduction to preeclampsia came from binge watching Downton Abbey in middle school, when (spoiler … More
Why don’t we touch things with our head?
by Selina Zhao, Contributing Writer Have you ever wondered why babies unintentionally touch dangerous things with their hands? Or why … More
Controversy and Pending Approval of Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm
by Athina Sitou, Contributing Writer Alzheimer’s disease can often have heartbreaking effects on families. It ceases to be abstract when … More
Happy Bacteria, Happy Epithelia: How Gut Microbiota Help Suppress Inflammation
by Pauline Hughes, Contributing Writer Your intestines are teeming with microorganisms. But, not to worry; these microorganisms, known as the … More
Nucleolus: All life is salad dressing
by Liam Scott, Contributing Writer Many would claim that salad dressing is what makes a salad worth eating. Diehard fanatics … More
The Abstract 