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The Link Between Autism and Gastrointestinal Issues

Callie Moody, Biological Sciences, Winter 2020 Figure 1: A sample of gut bacteria grown in a petri dish. Gut bacteria reside in the digestive tract, aiding digestion. These…

“Living” Droplets Can Produce Renewable Hydrogen

Andrew Sasser ’23, Applied Sciences, Winter 2020 A microscopic image of Chlorella vulgaris, a species of green algae. Green algae have specialized enzymes that can produce clean hydrogen…

Disrupted Sleep Cycles Lead to Increased Likelihood of Depression

Nephi Seo ’23, Biological Sciences, Winter 2020 Researchers found that bad sleep habits can also have a negative impact on mental health, especially for adolescents. Source: Flickr Many…

Who gets the Golden Ticket? Navigating the Murky Waters of COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation

Adithi Jayaraman, Biological Sciences, Winter 2020 The race for a vaccine is in fully swing, as biotech companies are working against the clock to produce an effective and…

Mechanisms of Metabolic Robustness Discovered in E. Coli

Andrew Sasser ’23, Biological Sciences, Fall 2020 Figure 1: This diagram demonstrated how CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) works to inhibit the expression of certain genes at the transcription level….