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(Video) 2013 Research Showcase: Perspectives and Recap

The 2013 Research Showcase held last Wednesday featured poster presentations from over 50 undergraduate and 30 master’s student researchers. The... Read More
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An Interview with Nobel Laureate Dr. Bruce Beutler

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences gives the Nobel Prize to individuals who, according to Alfred Nobel’s will, “have conferred... Read More
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When Shape Meets Color: Undergraduates Explore Synesthesia’s Practical Side

Synesthetes and their rare ability of sense stimulation could shine light on ways to aid people with learning disabilities. by... Read More
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Bees, Biofuels and Blennies: A Glimpse of Ecological Research at UCSD

Understanding the human psyche is already an enormously complicated task: imagine trying to understand the behaviors of the vast numbers... Read More
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Growth Spurts, Circadian Secrets and an Algal Cure for Malaria: A Look at Photosynthesis Research at UCSD

By probing the mechanism behind plant responses to drought, understanding the components of a plant’s internal clock, and investigating ways... Read More
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From a Blank Sheet to a Heartbeat

Investigating the Growth and Differentiation of Heart Cells Differentiation, the process through which a cell becomes more specialized, is key... Read More
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Picturing the Life of Paul Saltman

by Sameeha Khalid | Special Sections | SQ Vol. 10 (2012-2013) A wise man once surmised, “the university is an... Read More
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The Monster Behind the Fever: Understanding Kawasaki Disease

It is mysterious that a healthy child could suddenly develop serious heart problems, but such is the case when Kawasaki... Read More
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[SQ Volume 10] Letter from the Editor

Milli Desai| Editor-in-Chief | SQ Vol. 10 (2012-2013) This year marks the production of the 10th volume of Saltman Quarterly... Read More
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