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Guanylyl Cyclase: The Protein Unlocking Therapy Pathways for Parkinson’s Patients 

By Alexis Park ‘28 Parkinson’s disease (PD) is classified as a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that hinders movement and balance (Parkinson’s Foundation). As the second most common neurodegenerative disorder…

Strokes: A Deep Dive and Insight into BCIs

Fatma Al Arbawi ‘27 Stroke remains one of the top five leading causes of death and morbidity in the United States and the second leading cause of death…

Revolutionizing Diabetes Treatment: Autologous CiPSC-Islet Transplantation

Alice Wong ‘25 Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system erroneously targets and destroys β-cells within the pancreas, which are…

Emotional Decisions: A Cognitive Perspective on Accuracy

Nandhini Parthasarathy ’26 Emotions are often dismissed as irrational forces that undermine decision-making. However, emerging research suggests that emotions can contribute to accurate decisions when approached with a…

Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse: A Complex Connection 

Aditi Singh ’28 In 2020, author Robert Kolker published Hidden Valley Road, detailing the tragic story of the Galvin family, in which six out of twelve children were…