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The Future of Science Education

BY MADISON RAE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17) ____________________________________________________________________________ We are living in a complicated era for... Read More
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America’s Best and Worst Air Quality

BY MADISON RAE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18) _____________________________________________________________________ California is well-known for its strict environmental standards:... Read More
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When Cows Go Mad: An Overview of Prion Protein Diseases

In 1732, a shepherd in Spain noticed a sheep compulsively scraping against a fence, a behavior that soon spread throughout... Read More
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An Interview with Dr. Brinda Rana

[lead]Arjune Nibber | Online Reporter | Saltman Quarterly 2016-2017[/lead] For many students at UC San Diego with aspirations for careers... Read More
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Building the Brain: Stem Cells and Brain Organoids

Our brain is very complex–perhaps even more than you are aware of. The latest estimation of the number of neurons... Read More
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One in the Same: Humans and Dolphins May Be More Similar Than You Think

What is intelligence? For one, it can be the ability to think and learn, but how exactly do we measure this concept? One way to measure intelligence among humans is the IQ test. Read More
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Cognitive Problems Associated With HIV

While there are antiretroviral drugs that help HIV patients live normal lives, there are many downsides to living with the virus. Read More
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Right to Abort

“My body, my choice”: A statement that demands autonomy over one of the only things that is truly ours in... Read More
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Should we be PRObiotic or ANTIbiotic?

BY ELEANOR WANG | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19) Whether you’re a biology major or not, you’ve probably... 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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