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When Cows Go Mad: An Overview of Prion Protein Diseases

In 1732, a shepherd in Spain noticed a sheep compulsively scraping against a fence, a behavior that soon spread throughout... Read More
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The Effect of the Amino-Terminal Fragment (ATF) on the Activity and Inhibition of Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator (uPA)

ABSTRACT Urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) is a serine protease responsible for cleaving and activating inactive plasminogen to its active form,... Read More
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Petri Dish to Big Picture: How Microbes Inspire Creativity

Since 2014, the American Society for Microbiology has hosted Agar Art, an annual competition accepting submissions by petri dish rather... Read More
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Outback Biology: Studying Bio Abroad in Australia (and Why You Might Consider it)

BY LIAM HUBER | SQ ONLINE WRITER | SQ ONLINE (2017-18)   In Winter 2017, I applied for study abroad... Read More
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What STEM Fields Lack is Disability Culture

During an on-campus fire drill in her junior year, recent graduate Syreeta Nolan realized that UC San Diego, like many... Read More
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Looking to Biological Age for Health Maintenance: No Swimming Required

Most people are familiar with the myth that everlasting youth can be achieved by traveling to the mystical Fountain of... Read More
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The Truth About Performance Enhancing Drugs

The Olympics remain the great international showcase of harmonious athleticism and nationalistic pride, and this past February’s Winter Olympics in... Read More
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Weighed Down By Wellness

Did anyone else feel a shudder run through their spine upon hearing the news: “UC San Diego will be reverting... Read More
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2021 Winning Photos

Congratulations to our winners; your photos will be featured in Saltman Quarterly Volume 18 2020—2021. Thank you to everyone for... Read More
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