Gene Sequencing and its Medical Applications
Gene sequencing has become indispensable in many areas of biology, and is currently showing great promises, especially in the medical field.
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Erica Littman
- Sep 19
- 5 min
The Human Immune System 101: The Immune System and Cancer
The immune system is able to detect and kill cancer cells effectively most of the time. However, cancer cells evolved ways to evade it.
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 18
- 8 min
Physics of the Senses 101: Auditory Perception or Hearing
Hearing is a fascinating, yet understudied sense, achieved through very complex biophysical processes from which remarkable abilities ensue.
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Erica Littman
- Sep 11
- 6 min
The Human Immune System 101: The Underactive Immune System
Immunodeficiencies can be deadly and devastating to deal with. As the immune system fails, one is at risk for opportunistic infections.
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Hamit Can
- Sep 11
- 15 min
Sports Nutrition 101: Supplements & Ergogenic Aids
Foreword Sports nutrition, unlike standard healthy nutrition programs, is a holistic nutrition program that aims to protect the general...
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 11
- 9 min
MI5 and Atomic Scientists (1945-1958): the Case of Patrick Blackett
This article examines the MI5's assessments of Patrick Blackett, eminent yet controversial atomic scientist, in the early Cold War context.
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Erica Littman
- Sep 6
- 6 min
What Caused the Chernobyl Disaster?
Since its advent, nuclear power has been a contentious topic due to its duplicitous nature. It is a zero-emissions clean energy source...
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Sep 5
- 9 min
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.
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Erica Littman
- Aug 29
- 7 min
The Human Immune System 101: The Overactive Immune System
Autoimmune diseases occur when a person's immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue instead of foreign pathogens.
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Marcelina Marcjoniak
- Aug 29
- 5 min
Anthropocene 101: The Unofficial Epoch
Foreword Anthropocene 101 series offers an academic introduction to the subject from the Cultural Studies perspective. It provides the...
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Camille Rebouillat-Sarti
- Aug 22
- 8 min
Animal-Derived Clothing: the Gap in Research on Leather
Ethical issues among the leather-clothing industry are numerous, yet there is a large gap in academic research on its media representations.
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Erica Littman
- Aug 17
- 5 min
The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
The central dogma of molecular biology dictates that the flow of genetic information goes from DNA to RNA to proteins.
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Tanfei Li
- Aug 9
- 4 min
Repetition in Music: Why We Can’t Get Enough of It
This article elaborates on and explains the science behind why we just can't get enough of repetition in music.
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Erica Littman
- Jul 31
- 5 min
The Human Immune System 101: Bacterial & Viral Defenses Against the Immune System
Viruses and bacteria have evolved mechanisms for fighting back against the immune system.
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Erica Littman
- Jul 25
- 4 min
Ocean Acidification and How it Impacts the World
Ocean acidification, due to high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, threatens marine ecosystems.
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Erica Littman
- Jul 20
- 8 min
The Human Immune System 101: Adaptive Immunity
The adaptive immune system is highly specific and long-lasting, utilizing B and T cells, and antibodies.
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Erica Littman
- Jun 16
- 8 min
CRISPR-Cas9: The Future of Genome Editing
The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 has allowed scientists to advance the field of gene editing exponentially, with ethical concerns lurking too.
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Erica Littman
- Jun 12
- 7 min
The Immune System 101: Innate Immunity
The innate immune system is a broad and fast-acting arm of the immune system that relies on white blood cells and humoral components.
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Erica Littman
- Jun 6
- 7 min
The Rise of Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance poses an acute threat to public health and has been driven by the use of antibiotic drugs in the 21st century.
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Camille Borrelly
- May 23
- 5 min
Ears to Connect with the World
This article will explore the function and structure of the human ears in an attempt to emphasise the value of this precious tool.
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