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Tag: genetics

  • CRISPR technology

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    By Praatah Gandhi Over recent years, one of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs has come in the form of gene editing, specifically CRISPR. Currently, it has the potential to reshape our entire world, running from medicine to agriculture, and it has the power to change the future and fate of humanity. CRISPR was first introduced…

  • CRISPR and the Future of Nutrition: Editing Our Way to a Healthier World

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    By Elizabeth Valdes  Over 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies, a condition known as hidden hunger. These deficiencies—especially in essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin A, iron, and zinc—lead to severe health consequences, including impaired cognitive development, weakened immune systems, and increased maternal mortality. In this global crisis, scientists are turning to cutting-edge…

  • DNA Replication and How it Affects Cancer Research

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    By Talita Naveed DNA replication is the most important and valuable process in the body; understanding it on a molecular level unlocks a plethora of developments in medical research. DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the molecule that carries the genetic information for the development and function of an organism (National Human Genome Research Institute, 2025).…

  • EPIGENETICS

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    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…