As humans continue to further explore the fields of science, they deepen their understanding of convoluted subjects through the use of advanced technologies. One of the notable technologies today is the CRISPR-Cas9 system, a highly precise DNA editing tool that allows for genome manipulation in humans, animals, and plants. CRISPR […]
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
Biomimicry Within Bowdoin: The Ongoing Development of Peptoids
To solve complex human health issues, scientists have more recently turned to biomimicry. Biomimicry, also known as biomimetics, is a field that develops synthetic materials, systems or machines that are derived from the principles of natural biological processes (Nature). Concepts within biomimetics are currently being used to design regenerative medicine and newer drugs for diseases […]
Environmental Science
The role of info chemicals in seabird plastic ingestion
Plastic debris is widespread in our waters with more than a quarter of a billion metric tons of plastic suspended in its global oceans. This abundant plastic pollution is being consumed by hundreds of organisms, ranging from tiny zooplankton to giant baleen whales. Seabirds are especially at risk, with a projection model concluding that over […]
Math and Physics
The Power of Plant Cells: An Interview with Luis Vidali, PhD
Walking around campus, we are surrounded by plants of various sizes — pines, grass, bushes, mosses. Despite the variety of size and characteristics, all these plants share a similar structure: their cytoskeleton. The cytoskeleton is the protein fibers found within the liquid cytoplasm of plant cells that maintain and modify their physical structure. It performs […]
Psychology and Neuroscience
The Contraceptive Brain Drain: How Birth Control Alters Women’s Brains
The Possibilities of the CRISPR-Cas9 System
As humans continue to further explore the fields of science, they deepen their understanding of convoluted subjects through the use of advanced technologies. One of the notable technologies today is the CRISPR-Cas9 system, a highly precise DNA … Read Full Article about The Possibilities of the CRISPR-Cas9 System
The Chronic Lyme Debate
Second possibly only to mosquitos, ticks are the most reviled insect found in New England nature. Like mosquitos, which are notorious vehicles for viruses such as Zika and West Nile, blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) spread Borrelia burgdorferi infection, … Read Full Article about The Chronic Lyme Debate
The role of info chemicals in seabird plastic ingestion
Plastic debris is widespread in our waters with more than a quarter of a billion metric tons of plastic suspended in its global oceans. This abundant plastic pollution is being consumed by hundreds of organisms, ranging from tiny zooplankton to giant baleen … Read Full Article about The role of info chemicals in seabird plastic ingestion