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Gabbi Basa
JoinedJuly 25, 2025
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Research Features

Why Cancer Keeps Coming Back — and How Genetic Engineering Could Change That

Cancer treatment is often imagined as an endpoint: chemotherapy ends, scans return clear, and life resumes. Yet, for many patients,... Read More
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The Aral Sea: History and Environmental Consequences

When people walk in public with a snack in hand, they most often litter on the ground in the nearby... Read More
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A Gut Feeling

The old saying “trust your gut” is often meant as a reminder to trust our inner intuition. The rumbling discomfort... Read More
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Breaking Barriers: How New Human Astrovirus Strains Invade the Brain and Lungs

Imagine your body as a building with layered security: locked doors, sealed windows, and guards. Most “stomach bugs” never make... Read More
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Deep Tissue Monitoring

Introduction For more than a hundred years now, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading cause of death in the... Read More
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The Root of the Matter: The Fragility of Food Security

Imagine your typical trip to the grocery store, walking through aisles filled with your usual shopping list—produce, dairy, snacks, and... Read More
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CATCHing Cancer With Bacterial Biosensors

The evolutionary arms race Bacteria are fierce competitors, constantly evolving and adapting to survive. Many bacteria are “naturally competent,” meaning... Read More
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Mosquitos: An Unrequited Love

Mosquitoes, often underestimated, are one of the deadliest animals on the planet. Their impact on human society is staggering—shaping public... Read More
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Wiring Our Brains and Biofilms: Untangling Bioelectrical Signaling

Cover Image and Art: Maia Lazor Imagine a bustling city with sprawling infrastructure and busy constituents. In any high-functioning environment,... Read More
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