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Why is American Healthcare So Expensive?
The United States spends more on healthcare in comparison with any other developed country, however, many American citizens don’t...
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A Day in Life of An Online High School Student!
For me, high school has changed dramatically in recent times as school has moved online. However, that doesn't mean that school is...
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An Introduction to Proteins: Molecules, Protein Folding, Scientific Advancements
Proteins. A complicated yet intriguing molecule that is critical for the shape and function of all living organisms. While the first...
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My Top 5 Favorite Student-Led Organizations!
These days, many students are starting organizations and educational programs to help other students, especially as the pandemic has had...
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Are Humans Good or Evil? Solved by Biology and Evolution
The question of, “Are humans good or evil?” has been asked for centuries, with philosophers like Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau...
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How To Synthesize Life: The Future of Synthetic Biology
In 2010, Craig Venter and his team in La Jolla, California synthesized the smallest bacterial genome with just 473 genes. This was a huge...
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Nov 11, 20208 min read
My Top 15 Favorite Educational YouTubers!
While it may seem like YouTube is the place for funny cat videos, it’s actually a great resource for students to learn! In fact, I often...
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Nov 5, 20207 min read
A Brief History of Genetic Engineering and How It Could Eliminate Disease
Every year, more than 7.9 million babies are born with serious genetic disorders, such as Down Syndrome, and these diseases can have a...
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Nov 2, 20208 min read
Coursera Review (2020): Is It Worth It? + Tips and Tricks For How To Learn Online!
Currently, more than 50 million students are learning online with Coursera, and that includes me, since quarantine has provided me with a...
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Oct 27, 20209 min read
Rosalind Franklin - The Hidden Figure Behind the Discovery of DNA
In the early 1950s, the race was on to discover the structure of DNA, as a series of scientific discoveries began to disprove previous...
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Oct 22, 20209 min read
How Antibiotic Resistance Has Evolved Throughout History
Before the invention of antibiotics, patients would often die from bacterial infections, with nothing doctors could do to stop it. Yet,...
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Oct 15, 20207 min read
9 Important Tips to Surviving Online School!
With at least 70% of schools in America closing, students need to adapt to online learning. However, online school can be frustrating and...
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Oct 12, 20208 min read
How Do Vaccines Actually Work?
Hundreds of companies worldwide are scrambling to develop a vaccine for the SARS-CoV 2 virus, better known as COVID-19, but as the...
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Oct 8, 20207 min read
10 Things to Do During Quarantine to Improve Your Resume!
With thousands of students stuck at home because of the pandemic, it's a perfect opportunity to learn new skills, relax, and build your...
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Oct 1, 20207 min read
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Millions of Low-Income Families and Minorities
During a time of economic crisis due to the pandemic, the unemployment rate has skyrocketed, with 20.6 million Americans are out of jobs,...
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Sep 28, 20206 min read
Stuck? Here's How to Find the Best Career for You!
Deciding your future can be a difficult decision, and especially for young high school and college students with minimal experience in...
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Sep 24, 20207 min read
How Stem Cell Research Will Change Medicine Forever
Within the past decade, medical research has been a burgeoning field with new understandings and innovations. One of these new medical...
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Sep 21, 20207 min read
The Problem of Faked Medical Research Data
Around the world, billions of people rely on the information discovered by doctors and scientists for life-changing medical research and...
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Sep 17, 20206 min read
8 Ways to Study Effectively and Get Perfect Grades!
Studying is a huge part of high school, and often times, you'll see students frantically flipping through textbooks during lunch right...
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Sep 14, 20207 min read
The Basics of Cancer and Immunotherapy in Cancer Treatments
Each year, more than 8.2 million people die of cancer worldwide, and it is estimated that around 38.4% of people will be diagnosed with...
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Sep 10, 20206 min read
Millions of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Released in Florida
Headlines worldwide flashed the news of 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes that are scheduled to be released in Florida Keys....
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Sep 8, 20205 min read
The First Day of School... But Online!
It's finally here, the first day of school, but this time, online school! Some places around the world have started in-person school with...
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Sep 3, 20205 min read
Interested In Biotechnology? Here Are 17 Jobs in All Major Career Fields!
While many people may think of biotechnology as a career in healthcare, students in biotechnology have the opportunity to pursue many...
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Aug 31, 20206 min read
What is Biohacking?
Many people think of biotechnology as something that only PhDs in laboratory coats can do, but throughout cities around the world, DIY...
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Aug 27, 20205 min read
How Medical Errors in Healthcare Caused 250,000 Deaths
Every year, more than 250,000 people in the United States die from medical errors, and to put that into perspective, that would be the...
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Aug 24, 20205 min read
Affordable School Supply List for Online Learning!
With school starting back up, many of us know the excitement (or horror) of running around at Target trying to find the items on our...
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Aug 20, 20207 min read
Should Chimera Research Be Allowed?
Many of the recent developments, including chimera research, in biotechnology have come under scrutiny, especially as the ethics of...
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Aug 17, 20207 min read
The Impact of Stress on Our Lives - What Can We Do?
Click-clack. The sound of my frantic typing is not uncommon during busy school nights. My mom peeks into my room, and tells me I need to...
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Aug 13, 20209 min read
The Ethical Implications of Animal Testing in Biomedical Research
More than 115 million animals are used in laboratory research a year, and many of these animals are subjected to horrible cruelty such as...
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Aug 10, 20206 min read
What is Meat Glue? Is it Safe?
The food industry has often been under scrutiny for deceptive practices, and this time, it's about meat glue. Many are questioning how...
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Aug 7, 20205 min read
History of Racism in Medical Research and Healthcare
Thousands of protesters line the streets of cities around the United States, demanding equality and the end of police brutality for...
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Aug 3, 20205 min read
Should Selling Your Organs Be Legal?
Currently, there are around 114,000 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant in the United States alone, and everyday, 20...
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Jul 31, 20205 min read
Is Genetic Engineering Safe?
With a new age of technology, many controversies surround the issues of high-tech science that have a direct impact on our lives. An...
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Jul 30, 20206 min read
Should Conservation Cloning Be Allowed?
Since 1970, the animal populations have declined on average 60%. This is devastating as a decline in a species' population could have a...
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Jul 27, 20204 min read
Disparities in the Healthcare System
For millions of Americans without healthcare insurance, the pandemic has been a devastating blow. In fact, the United States spends the...
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Jul 17, 20203 min read
8 Important Tips for High School Students!
As someone who survived my freshman year, I've learned some important tips this year. Here are some of my tips for incoming freshmen!...
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The Future of the School System
Muted microphones and turned-off cameras fill my computer screen as I sit for another online class, watching as the teacher desperately...
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Jul 13, 20205 min read
How Has Technology Impacted Loneliness in Quarantine?
During a time of global isolation, the impact of loneliness has become increasingly apparent. In fact, around 37.5 million adults in the...
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Free Online Learning Resources!
Quarentine has been a great time to learn new things, and with modern technology, there are so many resources online to help students who...
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Jul 8, 20204 min read