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TIGR-Tas: The Next Leap of Gene Editing

(Cover Illustration by Leo Harris)   Introducing the Field of Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering technology is one of the greatest... Read More
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Pancreas in Crisis: The Link Between Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes

When asked to name common organs, people often think of the skin, brain, and liver. While these are all vital... Read More
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The Dual Fronts of Chronic Inflammation in Obesity

Introduction According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about one in every three American adults has a metabolic... 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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Bridging Troubled Waters

Introduction From Sierra Nevada lakes beneath the hearths of mountains to sediment swirling along the seabed, aquatic ecosystems pool with... Read More
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Reaching for Social and Neural Connections in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Introduction Between two outstretched hands lies a distance shaped by the forces of neural and social differences, pulling them apart... Read More
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Deep Tissue Monitoring

Introduction For more than a hundred years now, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading cause of death in the... Read More
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The Root of the Matter: The Fragility of Food Security

Imagine your typical trip to the grocery store, walking through aisles filled with your usual shopping list—produce, dairy, snacks, and... Read More
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CATCHing Cancer With Bacterial Biosensors

The evolutionary arms race Bacteria are fierce competitors, constantly evolving and adapting to survive. Many bacteria are “naturally competent,” meaning... Read More
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