Prologue Have you heard the story of Homer’s Achilles? Once hailed as the greatest mythical warrior in all of Ancient Greece, he now serves as a cautionary tale to protect one’s vulnerabilities. Achilles’ vulnerability was... Read More
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What happens if one day your cells start growing at a faster pace? You might tire faster on your morning run, notice a drop in the numbers on the weight scale, or even observe a... Read More
Introduction When we think of developmental biology, what comes to mind? Developmental biology, a constantly evolving field of study, largely focuses on processes involved in the reproduction, maturation, and differentiation of cells. Previous work in... Read More
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As humans, our waking mind is preoccupied with thousands of thoughts on a daily basis, some of which are so habitual and subconscious that we cannot fully acknowledge their existence. In fact, these thoughts may... Read More
BY GAYATHRI KALLA | SQ ONLINE REPORTER | SQ 2018-2019 “They got lips? We want them.” This infamous quote came from an executive in Big Tobacco in response to a question about how young their... Read More
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BY ELEANOR WANG | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19) Whether you’re a biology major or not, you’ve probably heard about something called the microbiome–or have at least heard of antibiotics and probiotics. The... Read More
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Speed is Everything An audio feature on J. Craig Venter’s latest talk, hosted on the UC San Diego campus. By Brianna Egan | Media Editor | SQ Online (2013-14) Venter shares his motivations for research... Read More
The 2013 Research Showcase held last Wednesday featured poster presentations from over 50 undergraduate and 30 master’s student researchers. The event was sponsored by the Division of Biological Sciences and the Saltman Quarterly Program. Students... Read More