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The Thalidomide Tragedy and its Lasting Effects

Consider this: you have been working in a lab for a few years, and you think that you have discovered... Read More
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The Curious Case of DNA Methylation

The human genome, or genetic information, is like a well organized assembly line. In it, there are millions... Read More
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Taking One for the Team: Grey’s Anatomy Season 12, Episode 8

BY JENNY CHIEM | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19) I’m currently writing this blog in the middle of the night... Read More
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Mushroom Madness and Fungal Friends

In the world of TikTok, the aesthetic of “cottagecore” has become a growing fascination: romanticizing the wilderness and a simplified... Read More
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The Curious Case of Mosquito Bites

The leaves crackled under the soles of our shoes as we made our way from one part of the island... 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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The Imagination of Body Augmentation

Picture Teen Titan’s Cyborg’s multipurpose cybernetic arm cannon, Doctor Otto Octavius’ mechanical limbs, and the Winter Soldier’s vibranium arm. It... Read More
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Grey’s Anatomy Season 7, Episode 12: Taking the Leap of Faith

BY JENNY CHIEM | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2018-19) Being in such a competitive environment as a student at UC... Read More
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Spooky Shrooms

What do mushrooms, frogs, and pufferfish all have in common?  Besides being naturally occurring toxic entities, they are also found... Read More
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