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Usage of Hydrogels in Wound Healing

Written by: Shiqi Cheng   Recently, hydrogels, a type of water-filled polymer, have been found to be a useful material for effective wound healing, which this article will explore.   Injuries to Human Skin The skin is the largest organ in the human body and

A Robot That Thinks Out Loud

Written by: Lily Song Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is a process that aims to replicate the human thought process in machine application. This is achieved through numerous algorithms built into the computer. Artificial intelligence has quickly become an invaluable part of society, and

A Robot That Thinks Out Loud

A Robot That Thinks Out Loud Written by: Lily Song      Artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is a process that aims to replicate the human thought process in machine application. This is achieved through numerous algorithms built into the computer. Artificial intelligence has

Saving Memories Without a Brain

Written by: Lily Song  As human beings, having a memory of the past is an advantage we’re used to having. It’s no question that having a memory allows us to carry out day to day functions, like taking a test, memorizing a speech, or preparing

Promising Drug Against Pancreatic and Breast Cancers

Written by: Lily Song      Pancreatic cancer is caused by a type of cancerous growth that begins in the tissues of one’s pancreas — an organ in your abdomen that lies behind the lower part of your stomach. Breast cancer occurs when cells in

Covid-Proof Immune Systems

Written by: Lily Song As the growing number of people who have fought off Covid-19 climbs higher, a critical question begins to rise: How long will their immunity to the virus last? While much has been done to understand the virus, there is still a

Switching Off Hunger

Written by: Lily Song      Obesity is a disease involving an excessive amount of body fat. It affects both adults and children and is correlated to more than half of the top ten leading causes of death in the US. Worldwide, it has nearly

Cancer Stem Cell (CSC) Identification

Written by: Lily Song Cancer stem cells (CSC) are self-renewing cells identified in liquid and solid cancers. Today, Cancer stem cell (CSC) targeting for cancer therapy is considered an interesting area of current medical research. Understanding characteristics of CSCs and their signals would enable the