Arjune is a second year from Muir College, currently majoring in Physiology and Neuroscience with a minor in Marine Sciences. He’s found that being a part of the Saltman Quarterly is a rewarding way to share fascinating stories about the world of biology. Arjune hopes to one day pursue his passion for biomedical research while also practicing medicine. When he’s not writing articles for the SQ Online, he can be found practicing with UCSD’s Bhangra team, DRP, volunteering at the hospital, or exploring new places around San Diego.
For many students at UC San Diego with aspirations for careers in the sciences, the path to these professions can seem arduous, and the obstacles along the way are perceived as insurmountable. The anonymity that comes with studying at a large university, the process of applying to graduate programs, the struggle to find experience relating…
Through centuries of experiments, theories, and discoveries made about the wonders of our planet, astronomers from across the world have looked to the stars, wondering, “is it just us? Is it just Earth?”. The fascination of life, or the possibility of life, on other planets and in other galaxies continues to be at the forefront…
Did you know that while you’re sitting in your Friday night lecture, texting your friends to make plans for the weekend, the bacteria around and inside of you are doing pretty much the exact same thing? It turns out that humans aren’t the only ones who use convenient, electric messages to get together. Dr. Gürol…
It’s one of our greatest fascinations — the thrill of chasing after a suspect, the blinking lights and whirring machines analyzing data from a crime scene, and the incredible science behind those little clues that lead to a criminal. Through shows like Numb3rs, Bones, and CSI, many of us find ourselves enthralled by the world…