Written by: Abhinav Anne Parkinson’s disease, a common neurodegenerative disorder, affects over 10 million people worldwide. The disease is characterized by a variety of metabolic and genetic factors, including mitochondrial dysfunction and genetic mutations. Currently, diagnosis heavily relies on late-stage motor symptoms, emphasizing the need
Written by: Abhinav Anne Intrigued by the profound contemplations of religion, philosophy, and literature on the conscious experience of dying, science has recently directed substantial attention toward unraveling the mysteries of death. The relentless pursuit of medical advancements, particularly the advent of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Written by: Abhinav Anne In the realm of healthcare ethics, the principles encapsulated in the revered Hippocratic Oath, including the paramount “Do No Harm” principle, stand as timeless guides that have shaped medical practice for centuries. The echoes of Hippocrates resonate as a reminder that
Written By: Manya Davis Designer babies are created by genetically modifying the DNA of an embryo to influence the expression of desired genes. Currently, scientists are exploring the broad applications that CRISPR, a tool used for editing genomes, has on the advancement of designer babies.
Written by: Avyay Duggirala A random computer generated picture of a white planet just sold for 91.8 million dollars. Now you may be thinking: how could that be possible? Well, this event is achievable due to the recent boom in the popularity of
Written by: Dorrie Peters The term ‘artificial intelligence’ is likely to conjure up images of research labs and advanced computer programs. However, recent developments have proven that AI has a myriad of uses beyond just math and science. As artificial intelligence becomes more of
Written By: Colin Ward A relatively recent development in technology has been taking the world by storm. The Metaverse, conveniently made popular by Facebook’s name change to Meta, is something that could have some serious potential in the future of the internet. Some are even
Written by: Avyay Duggirala As technological advances increase, there is one integral piece of hardware that has stayed the same: the microchip. The microchip is the core part of any electronic device, as it is how different parts of a device are able to communicate
Written by: Jack Morby The first few things that come to mind when thinking about art are physical products like paintings and drawings. These have been the traditional mediums that have been used to share art, but art is not limited to them. New paths
Written by: Gautham Anne Interacting with, understanding, and responding to both each other and the environment are some of the most important features of the human race. The social culture that we possess allows us to help us “advance the human condition.” Interestingly, humans are