by Joann Chongsaritsinsuk | Nov 10, 2019 | Blog, Students
I decided to use my scholar stipend while studying abroad to explore two different science museums to observe how science is presented to the public in other countries. Two weekends ago, I traveled to Edinburgh to visit the Dynamic Earth Museum. The museum explores...
by Joann Chongsaritsinsuk | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, Lab Thoughts, Research, Students
This summer, I had the opportunity to conduct research at Harvard University’s Division of Medical Sciences through the Leadership Alliance Program, Summer Harvard Undergraduate Research Program. A mouthful! I spent the past 10-weeks working in Carla Kim’s...
by Peace Nyeche | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, Lab Thoughts, Research, Students
Chemical mixtures that interfere with hormones, known as endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), impact the body in many ways. Growth, development, reproduction, metabolism, psychological responses to stress, and even cancer can all be affected by EDCs. Exposure to...
by Makayla Callender | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog, Lab Thoughts, Research, Students
Since the discovery of penicillin, you know that drug that was accidentally discovered by eating in the lab, the majority of illnesses caused by bacterial infections have been able to be treated by compounds. These compounds are called antibiotics. There are many...
by Lucy Zhou | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog, Lab Thoughts, Research, Students
Have you ever taken a common medicine, such as Tylenol, and wonder where it comes from? Or have you ever encountered a nylon-fabric material such as a T-shirt or an umbrella, and think of how it’s made? The answer lies in chemical synthesis. In fact, we live in a...
by Catherine Bayas | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, Lab Thoughts, Research, Students
If you remember any of high school Biology, you probably know that DNA contains the genetic code for all organisms on Earth. Within its double helix structure are genes, which provide instructions for characteristics such as hair color or eye color. What you probably...
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