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Blood-Brain Barrier: Separating Brain from Blood

The blood-brain barrier is a crucial part of the nervous system. This article describes its function and its role in pathology.

Genome Editing 101: Gene Editing Techniques

Gene-editing technology has been developing over the years, with CRISPR/Cas9 being the most notable one.

Sustainability in Fast Fashion

Rapid production of clothing pieces with current demands has caused major social and environmental destruction that requires increased...

The Physical Brain: How Neurons Communicate

The way that neurons communicate with each other governs what we perceive and how we feel. Read about the underlying mechanisms here.

Genome Editing 101: Central Dogma of the Cell

To understand genome editing techniques, one first needs to understand the role of DNA in the cell.

Fermi Paradox: Are We Alone?

If other life in the universe were found, humanity would look very differently at itself. Read about the implications in this article.

Theatre and Animals: Erasure and Renaissance.

Tracing theatrical timelines, from tragedy's anthropocentric form, to new emerging postmodern theatre. What is the animal's role in theatre?

Physics of the Senses 101: Olfactory Perception or Smell

Smell differs from other senses due to its direct links to memory. Research into heightened olfaction even shows promise in curing diseases.

Physics of the Senses 101 - Visual Perception or Sight

Sight is a complex sense achieved through an array of biophysical processes, which sometimes grant certain species uncanny visual abilities.