by: Brandon Chan Recent advances in utilizing chemoproteomic platforms for drug discovery poses an enormous potential for investigating new novel therapeutics. This greatly expands the scope of discovering promising treatments for diseases, particularly in the realm of targeting proteins for degradation. Much interest has been devoted to understanding this strategy, as the hallmark of many […]
At Home EEG: Comparing the Effectiveness of the Wireless EEG System
by: Amy Wise Every second of every day, every network of cells in our brain is sending signals at specific rhythms that allow us to transmit an enormous amount of information. Brain cells communicate with each other through electrical impulses. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain […]
The Heart of an Industry: The Long Term Impacts of Historical Gold Mining
by: Katherine Stenger In 1849, California was considered to be the land of gold; today, it is a region filled with more toxins than shiny metals, a direct consequence of mining activity from the California Gold Rush nearly 200 years ago. Community members in the Sierra Nevada foothills had been particularly concerned for decades, worried […]
Sleep Patterns: The Key to Predicting Alzheimer’s
by: Doris Ma Sleep patterns could be the key to predicting one’s likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). A recent study published in JNeurosci shows that the accumulation of β-amyloid and tau proteins are associated with the disease which could be an early indicator of AD. Two proteins are thought to be the culprits of […]
Mental Health Neglect and Associated Stigmas in University Settings
by: Alina Das Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 300 million people across the globe. One in four people between the ages of 18 and 24 have a diagnosable mental illness (World Health Organization, 2018). Despite its immense contribution to the overall global burden of disease, mental illness remains largely circumvented […]
CasX enzymes comprise a distinct family of RNA-guided genome editors
by: Ken Hinh Advancements in genetic engineering have skyrocketed in the past seven years as the emerging genome editing tool—CRISPR-Cas9—has been utilized on bacteria, animals, and plants to edit DNA, which has the potential for curing a variety of genetic diseases. More specifically, the CRISPR system has the potential to cut DNA of any genome […]
Does our Eye Tell the Truth: Mathematical computation to account for 3-D Error
by: Sasha Nikitinska The human eye is deceiving, everything we see is not how it necessarily is. We’ve all seen one too many optical illusions to prove this. This is a known fact, but what does that entail? In the past, researchers have diverted their focus to 2-D eye error, creating mathematical models to explain […]
Genetically Engineered T-Cells: The Challenges and Possibilities of Treating Brain Tumors
by: Vimathi Gummalla Immunotherapy is a rising field in which treatment boosts the body’s own natural defenses to fight diseases like cancer. However, one specific area that continues to complicate the innovative treatment is the brain. To simplify the problem, scientists created T-cell therapy, where scientists genetically alter a patient’s T-cells to work in a […]
Using Technology to Prevent Injuries
by: Suhitha Kosuri For decades, long-distance running has been advocated for its fruitful health benefits. However, the injuries that arise from this strenuous activity are often overlooked. According to the research conducted by the EECS department at UC Berkeley, approximately 79% of long-distance runners are predicted to bear debilitating knee injuries (such as PFPS – […]
Surface Protein Expression of Circulating Tumor Cells
by: Samar Bhat Today, one of the most daunting challenges physicians face in treating cancer is containing its growth. If a cancerous tumor can be confined to a known region in the body, it would be much easier to treat with conventional methods. The problem is that most, if not all cancerous tissue, upon reaching […]