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The Truth About Toxins

As a UC San Diego student, you have either taken a chemistry class or been forced to listen to a friend complain about one for hours on end. Turns out, all of this chemistry is actually somewhat relevant. Learn more about poisons, toxins, and how they have affected history. Read More
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Invisible Does Not Mean Intangible: Socioeconomic Inequality Has Biological Consequences

BY GAYATHRI KALLA | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19)   Isn’t it kind of funny how you always... Read More
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The Advent of Genetic Testing: Cure or Curse?

BY SHREYA SHRIRAM | SQ ONLINE REPORTER | 2018-2019   A few decades ago, the idea that one could know... Read More
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Grey’s Anatomy Season 2, Episode 4: Staying Sane in the Midst of Insanity

Ever get the feeling that something's true when it really isn't? Start off the week on the right track by reading Jenny Chiem's latest recap on Grey's Anatomy Season 2, Episode 4. Read More
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“Baby Brain”: Fact or Fiction?

“Baby Brain”. “Pregnancy Brain”. “Momnesia”. Hindered cognitive function during and after pregnancy: is this a real phenomenon, or a misconstrued... Read More
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Climate Change Litigations

Tired and emaciated, a starving polar bear recently became the face of the climate crisis. This image is just one... 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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Tidying for Time

DANIEL LUSK | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19) Have you noticed all the news about Marie Kondo? I tried watching... 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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