Research Journal

By Jeevanjot Parmar “We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it” (Barack Obama). The last decade was the hottest in the last 125,000 years, CO2 levels are rising each year and are at their highest, we lose about 1.2 trillion tons…

By Elizabeth Valdes What is a Calorie?A calorie is a unit of energy. It is not a measure of weight, nutrient density, or a number to fear when viewing food labels. In actuality, the calories printed on the back of goods are scientifically known as kilocalories (kcals). According to Grace Derocha, a registered dietitian, one…

By Aanya Tomar Few developments in the constantly changing field of genetic engineering have sparked much interest, alongside the potential to bring about revolutionary change such as CRISPR-Cas9 technology. CRISPR-Cas9 is an innovative method that has evolved from the complex web of biological mechanisms, offering previously unheard-of levels of precision, efficiency, and versatility in genome…

By Sofia Oural Of all the vital life processes, the birth of ideas and thought stands as one of the most mysterious yet less acknowledged ones. Although the science behind brain cell communication is well understood, processes are not greatly comprehended due to their extreme complexity. Diving into the world of neural circuits, synaptic transmissions,…

By Jamie Su Beta-thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder caused by mutations in the production of beta-globin that reduce the production of hemoglobin. If left untreated, beta-thalassemia can result in organ failure and death. Most patients with this disease do not live over the age of 30.  Current treatments for beta-thalassemia all have moderate to…