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Eat, Sleep, Tic, Repeat – The Neurobiology of Tourette Syndrome

Imagine possessing the superpower to resist blinking upon exposure to a flash of light. In real life, you would not... Read More
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Definitions Towards Inclusivity

We all perceive the world in distinct ways. Sometimes, a friend might offer a different solution to a problem; other... Read More
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How to Grow Your Own Eye: The Cure for Retinal Degeneration

Over 1.3 billion people are afflicted with some form of vision impairment, which can mean these individuals require glasses or... Read More
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Empathy is the True Star Behind Scientific Research

Introduction In the performing arts world, a unique vernacular is used to acknowledge the role of the audience. To face... Read More
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Losing Ground: The Thawing of Alaska’s Permafrost

MADELEINE YU | ONLINE REPORTER | SQ ONLINE 17-18   When people consider the effects of climate change, the catastrophic... Read More
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Murky Waters Ahead: The Recent Contamination of La Jolla Cove

“Warning! Contact with this water may cause illness,” read the signs posted on the stairs leading down to La Jolla... Read More
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The Sublime Connection of Art and Science

The arts and the sciences have long maintained a tense relationship which has only escalated in recent decades. Over the... Read More
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Mutations: A Factor in Ebola’s Exponential Rise

By Sharada Saraf | SQ Online Reporter | SQ Online (2016-2017) ________________________________________________________________________________________ With winter quarter in full swing, you might... Read More
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Picturing the Life of Paul Saltman

by Sameeha Khalid | Special Sections | SQ Vol. 10 (2012-2013) A wise man once surmised, “the university is an... Read More
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SQ Online is part of the Saltman Quarterly program, a biology student organization committed to communicating science and research. The late Dr. Paul Saltman inspired the program’s creation, and the Saltman Family continues to generously support our efforts. For more on Dr. Saltman’s legacy, read our tributes. If you are the copyright holder and believe our website has not properly attributed your work to you or has used it without the requisite permission, please let us know. Refer to the Notice and Takedown Policy for further details.

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