Astra Stem

Research Journal

  • EPIGENETICS

    By: Teddy Bernal Overview Epigenetics studies how environmental and behavioral factors can alter our genes. Epigenetics differs from regular genetic changes, as epigenetic changes are reversible. This is because epigenetics do not alter DNA sequences; instead, they alter how an individual’s body reads the DNA sequence. This is important because it shows that environmental and…

  • A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF BLACK SEEDS: THE CURE FOR ALL AILMENTS

    By Masooma Hyder Baig Black seeds (Nigella sativa) belonging to the family Ranunculaceae (Ahmad et al., 2021) have been part of various cultures for centuries in benefitting health and treating disease. From religious scripture to scientific research, black seeds have sparked interest in tackling blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, immunity, cancer, and respiratory wellness: a…

  • AI AND MEDICINE: THE UPCOMING PARTNERSHIP?

    By Sofía Oural Martínez In 2016, computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton argued that people should stop training to be radiologists because machine-learning tools would replace them in the near future. Later on, there was a significant drop in applications for radiology programmes  since people thought by the time they would finish their residencies, they would have…

  • EVOLUTION VS PLASTIC POLLUTION

    By Ella Sanchez Is plastic excessive? Could you go a day without using any plastic? If you think you could, you would be heavily mistaken. Even reading this on your device refutes that assumption, as all electronics contain plastic. Everyday objects like doorknobs, light switches, and food packaging contain this material. Plastic has become so…

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF ACADEMIC MOTIVATION

    By Shahd Nimir Although natural intelligence plays a huge role in achieving it, motivation is the most contributing factor to academic success. Academic motivation is described as “the causes of behaviors that are in some way related to academic functioning and success”. An individual could be naturally intelligent and have excellent problem-solving skills but their…