SQ Online
Reporting on biological breakthroughs since 2004.
  • About
    • SQ Core Staff 2025-2026
    • Work With Us
  • Publications
    • Saltman Quarterly
    • Under the Scope
    • Research Features
    • Online
    • Blogs
  • Media
  • SQ B-Sides
  • Outreach
  • See all results
All
  • News
  • Research World
Random
  • Latest
  • Oldest
  • Random

World

BuzzNewsOpinion-EditorialStudentWorld

Defend the Nation or the Pacific Ocean?

When gazing at the glistening blue waters from La Jolla Shores it’s hard to imagine another world teeming with life underneath... Read More
Research WorldWorld

Uncovering Autism Piece by Piece

Recent breakthroughs in scientific methods have allowed researchers to study thin segments of the cerebral cortex, as pioneered by UCSD neuroscientist, Dr. Eric Courchesne. In a collaboration with the Allen Institute of Brain Science... Read More
Research WorldSaltman QuarterlyWorld

Flu During Pregnancy May Be Harmful

Following an optimal diet during pregnancy and taking prenatal vitamins religiously may not be enough to stave off lifelong debilitating conditions in offspring. Read More
Research WorldSaltman Quarterly

Evolution in Action: An Interview with Dr. Justin Meyer and Dr. Katie Petrie

BY LAUREN BRUMAGE | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18)   Evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky once said that “nothing... Read More
Research WorldWorld

Zebrafish: Our Blood Relatives

The trillions of blood cells that are rushing through your veins originated from a single type of stem cell in your bone marrow in a developmental process called hematopoiesis. Read More
NewsResearch WorldWorld

The State of the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet

Amidst current climate change discussions, NASA released a particularly alarming article regarding the Western Antarctic ice sheet. Read More
World

Research Roundup (Fall ’13, Week 6)

Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces... Read More
Research WorldWorld

Studying Your Saliva

Face it­­--we’ve all gone to the dentist with high hopes, only to receive a lecture about the importance... Read More
World

Research Roundup (Fall ’13, Week 8)

Every week our Research Editors highlight a few of the latest headlines in science news and explain why these pieces... Read More
Load More

UCSD Links

  • Biology Bulletin
  • Division of Biological Sciences
  • SQ Submission Guidelines
  • Student Engagement Opportunities in Biological Sciences
  • Student Research Showcase
  • Undergrad Research Portal

Staff Login

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

About SQ Online

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.

Staff Resources

WordPress Sign-In

SQ Trello Board

Subscribe!

* indicates required

Please check the box below to receive monthly newsletters:

  • About
    • SQ Core Staff 2025-2026
    • Work With Us
  • Publications
    • Saltman Quarterly
    • Under the Scope
    • Research Features
    • Online
    • Blogs
  • Media
  • SQ B-Sides
  • Outreach
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
biology media UC San Diego research UCSD Links
See all results

Lost your password?
Forgotten Password
Cancel