This experiment investigated a possible candidate for cancer treatment utilizing a cell’s own function for programmed cell death. The purpose of this study was to determine if upregulation of the apoptotic gene HtrA2/Omi in breast cancer cells would lead to increased apoptosis in the cells. Previous literature had described upregulation of apoptotic pathways as a […]
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
Identification of Underlying Apoptotic Pathways in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells via CRISPRa Upregulation of HtrA2/Omi
This experiment investigated a possible candidate for cancer treatment utilizing a cell’s own function for programmed cell death. The purpose of this study was to determine if upregulation of the apoptotic gene HtrA2/Omi in breast cancer cells would lead to increased apoptosis in the cells. Previous literature had described upregulation of apoptotic pathways as a […]
Computer Science and Tech
AI – save or ruin the environment?
With the fast speed that AI is currently developing, it has the potential to alleviate one of the most pressing problems—climate change. AI applications, such as smart electricity grids and sustainable agriculture, are predicted to mitigate environmental issues. On the flip side, the integration of AI in this field can also be counterproductive because of […]
Environmental Science
Sunshine, Sea, and Sunscreen: How ‘Eco-Friendly’ Choices Affect Marine Life
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, international tourism has slowly been returning to previous levels. As of July 2024, an estimated 790 million tourists have traveled internationally, marking an 11% increase from the prior year and approaching the frequency of pre-COVID travel (Global Tourism Statistics). While this rise sounds promising for economic […]
Math and Physics
Coronal Bright Points As a Solution to the Sun’s Coronal Heating Problem
As the star closest to the planet we call home, the Sun is heavily researched for its impact on the Earth and as a model for the dynamics of stars further out. One of the most prominent and vexing questions in modern helio science is the coronal heating problem. Our common sense and everyday experiences […]
Psychology and Neuroscience
Sex-Specific Brain Responses: How Chronic Stress Reshapes Astrocytes Differently in Males and Females
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Daniel Kang in the Spotlight
Daniel Kang in the Spotlight
"I give a lot of credit to my mentors, past and present, who have shown me how I should be thinking about unexpected results" - Daniel Kang Some teachers care so deeply for what they teach, it is almost as if their passion osmotically transfers to their … Read Full Article about Daniel Kang in the Spotlight
Philip Spyrou in the Spotlight
"The lab and the art studio are fundamentally the same space; you have a material, a question you want to answer, and you experiment" - Philip Spyrou Give a teen unfettered access to the internet and they might transform into a brain-rotten screenager. … Read Full Article about Philip Spyrou in the Spotlight
Uncovering Our Inner Overlord: How DEADbox ATPases Built Their Empire Off Regulating RNA Maturation
Do you remember the simple days? Recall your fond memories of learning about organelles in introductory biology. This is where we learned our favorite biology fact, that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. Sigh, those were the days. Well, recently … Read Full Article about Uncovering Our Inner Overlord: How DEADbox ATPases Built Their Empire Off Regulating RNA Maturation