A product of the interplay between environmental factors and genetics, the emerging field of epigenetics has unveiled fascinating layers of complexity in the inheritance of traits and the evolutionary process. Epigenetics, the study of heritable traits and changes in cell function that occur without altering
Written by: Karthik Prasad The real numbers are something every math student is familiar with—after all, they are the numbers that make up the real world itself. However, we often take the existence and structure of these numbers for granted. We will discuss the
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
Ozempic is a pharmaceutical developed by Novo Nordisk in 2017 in order to treat type 2 diabetes. One of the most commonly prescribed medications for diabetes patients, Ozempic has established itself as a cornerstone of diabetes treatment. However, in recent years, Ozempic has become a
Written by: Karthik Prasad Seven Problems. 1 million dollars for each one solved. The Yang-Mills Mass Gap problem is one of the fabled Millenium Problems and is of great interest in mathematical physics. Its statement is…incomprehensible for most, filled with abstract terms: prove that for
Written by: Chad Park Quantum computing stands at the forefront of a revolution that will reshape the limits of computation. The era of classical computing—defined by a series of 0s and 1s—is slowly giving way to the powerful realm of quantum computing with its more
Written by: Claudia Kowal Endosymbiosis was discovered in the 1960s by microbiologist Lynn Margulis, who was trying to better understand the evolutionary gap between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The main distinguishing feature between these cells is that unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes lack the presence of a nucleus..
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: Abhinav Anne The human brain is an extraordinary organ, capable of complex cognitive processes that underpin our everyday lives. Among these processes, memory stands as one of the most crucial and fascinating, shaping our identities, relationships, and understanding of the world. Memory, in
Written by: Chad Park Global warming is a real threat, and one of the primary causes is carbon dioxide. The Earth’s most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide levels, have risen over 90% since the 1970s, reaching a record high of 417.06 parts per million (ppm)