by Daniela Danilova Before there was on-demand streaming, there were infomercials. Although nowadays a practically extinct form of advertising, these […]
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Nucleus
(noun. /noo-klee-uhs/) by Chelsea Smith What does it mean? The nucleus is a round, membrane-bound structure found in eukaryotic cells. […]
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Peeking Billions of Years into the Past
by Erik Pena With the exciting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) back on December 25, 2021, new […]
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RNA Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (RIP-seq)
by Caroline Aufgebauer Fun Rating: 3/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Ribonucleic acid (RNA) Immunoprecipitation Sequencing, or […]
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Synergy
(noun. /SIN-er-jee/) by Amanda Linke What does it mean? Synergy is the interaction between two or more substances to produce […]
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Dr. Luciana Bachega
By Brianna Almeida Dr. Luciana Bachega is a postdoctoral associate (postdoc) from Brazil in the Hawkes lab at North Carolina […]
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Bad Hair Day: The Science Behind Hairstyling
By Macy Osborne-Frazier Oh no, you spent an hour this morning straightening your hair and after 10 minutes in the […]
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The science behind sensory processing sensitivity
by Maya Bluitt For a lot of us, external stimuli – the feeling of a t-shirt hanging on you, the […]
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Western Blot
by Jamie Liu Fun Rating: 3/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Western blots are used to separate […]
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Optogenetics
by Michaela Price Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 4/5 What is the general purpose? Scientists can change an animal’s behavior […]
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Nucleolus
(noun. /nuke-lee-ol-us/) by Chelsea Smith What does it mean? The nucleolus is a dense, round structure within the nucleus of […]
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Why You Should Read Shampoo Bottle Labels
by Rachel VanKeulen-Miller Do you use deodorant? While I hope that the answer is yes, many studies have found that […]
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Nature’s Light Show: The Discovery and Application of Green Fluorescent Protein
by Aili Hao Nature is full of glowing creatures like fireflies and jellyfish. This ability to produce light is known […]
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Cuteness Overload: A Case for the Adorable
by Daniela Danilova You know it when you see it. As soon as you lay your eyes on it, you […]
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Protein Purification
by Luca Montore Fun Rating: 4/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? Protein purification is a technique that […]
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Plant Propagation
by Amanda Linke Many people embraced becoming plant parents during the COVID pandemic, filling their homes with vibrant tropical houseplants. […]
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The Placenta: Baby’s First Roommate
By Margaret Dedloff My favorite organ is one that’s often forgotten: the placenta. The placenta is a specialized organ that […]
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Gel Electrophoresis
by Brianna Almeida Fun Rating: 2/5 Difficulty Rating: 3/5 What is the general purpose? The purpose of gel electrophoresis is […]
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cDNA
(noun. ˈsē-ˌdē-(ˌ)en-ˈā) by Anna Goddard What does it mean? cDNA, also known as copy DNA or complementary DNA, is a […]
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Why All Chicken Nuggets Are Actually Dino Nuggets
By Sophie Mendell With modern day technology, scientists have successfully captured and shared what a dinosaur roar sounds like. Surprised […]
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