Vivek Babu Staff Writer, Drexel University Envelope Instagram Linkedin Writer Bio Currently, I attend Drexel University (Class of ‘24!), where I major in Biology through the BS/MD program. Ultimately, I hope to become a physician and work to promote equitable healthcare systems internationally. On campus, I serve as the Freshman Class Vice President for USGA, …
Source: Ivan Samkov Music has evolved over the years, with new genres such as Classical, Reggae, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, and Lofi, emerging over time. There has long been speculation about whether certain kinds of music can have an impact – positive or negative – on studying, creativity, and other aspects of brain function. Classical …
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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: George Prentzas Anytime we use our phones, we likely unlock them with our fingerprint or face ID. But rarely does anyone truly consider the technology behind these biometric identification tools and their infinite uses in many fields and everyday activities. …
This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Robina Meermeijer Introduction We as humans have a thirst for connection. Connecting with other humans, connecting with ourselves, or connecting through information. Our capacity for connection, however, is a delicate fabric, dependent on our mental state. Alzheimer’s Disease damages one’s …
Image: A group of cogs arranged in the shape of a brain (Source: Unsplash, Taras Hrytsak). Many evidence-based theories suggest that humans avoid effort. We’re not lazy, we’re just hardwired to take the path of least resistance. There is indeed scientific evidence in favor of this theory. One study, for example, had 52 participants go …
From DNA to Life. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, William Crochot) Our DNA is like a secret code – 6 billion base pairs (per cell) but only 4 letters, repeated over and over in a seemingly random order. The structure appears relatively simple, but those nitrogenous bases of DNA store the secrets of life, death, evolution, and …
Extensive and irresponsible use of antimicrobial drugs is one of the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, freestocks.org) Most of us never thought that our lives would intersect with a pandemic. Yet, COVID-19 may not be the only pandemic witnessed in the 21st century. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is standing in the wings, ready …
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Cover Image: A patient being prepared for radiation therapy. (Source: Wikimedia Commons, Rhoda Baer) INTRODUCTION Something we should all be cognizant of is the lack of inclusivity in both cancer trials and in post-marketing drug sales. This is a problem which often owes to economic disparities: those with fewer resources have poorer health and well-being …
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Sonia Fung Staff Writer, University of Pittsburgh Linkedin Envelope Instagram Writer Bio I am in the class of 2024 at the University of Pittsburgh, where I study Biology on the pre-medical track and am pursuing a Chemistry and a Studio Arts minor. Outside of ICJS, I am involved in undergraduate research in the Department of …
Executive Board Advisor: Nishi Jain Co-Authors: Vivek Babu, Collins Kariuki, Carolina Guerrero, Alex MckOsker, Daniela Galvez-Cepeda, Anahita Kodali, Sonia Fung, Maeen Arslan Figure 1:PCR is a widely used technique that was developed in the 1970s to replicate DNA for experimental purposes Source: Pixabay DNA has long been an enigma, evading the understanding of scientists for …