Published in Predict·Nov 28, 2022How to Turn Back Our Biological ClocksUsing four factors to rejuvenate cells and prevent age-related disease — You feel the sweet taste of the elixir of youth as your body begins to rejuvenate itself, your wrinkles disappearing, your cells becoming younger, your scars healing. You’ve finally managed to find a way to reverse aging. How did you do it? With the help of four transcription factors, of…Science13 min readScience13 min read
Published in Predict·Aug 31, 2022How to Repair Human BonesCombining cutting-edge biology and engineering to make new human-like bones a reality — We often think of our bones as the ultimate unbreakable entity—the steel of the body. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Hundreds of thousands of people experience fracture nonunions each year—where their bones do not heal properly from a fracture after the expected amount of time. …Science5 min readScience5 min read
Published in The Writing Cooperative·Jul 19, 2022How Morning Brew Created the Perfect NewsletterAnd what every newsletter writer should take away from their success — Morning Brew, the business newsletter that promises to make you “smarter in just 5 minutes,” has taken the newsletter industry by storm over the past few years. …Newsletter Tips6 min readNewsletter Tips6 min read
Published in Predict·Jun 27, 2022The Future of Synthetic BiologyWords of wisdom from experts at the Canada SynBio 2022 conference — At its core, synthetic biology brings together the amazing worlds of biology and engineering. As Theodore von Karmen said “A Scientist discovers that which exists. An Engineer creates that which never was.” Synthetic biology or, as its commonly referred to, SynBio combines both. SynBio: A Brief Overview Though SynBio is a large field with…Science5 min readScience5 min read
Apr 28, 2022A United Sense of Purpose Is the Key to True LeadershipExploring good leadership through the lens of student organizations and applying it to organizations everywhere — “If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.” —The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni This is the everlasting struggle of any leader: how can you motivate your…Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
Published in Geek Culture·Dec 31, 2021A Complete Beginner’s Guide to 3D PrintingGeneral tips for everyone and specific tips for Prusa I3 MK3S users to get started with 3D printing — Watching an entirely new object being created out of some plastic is extremely satisfying, and it’s something I’ve been fortunate enough to witness through the magic of 3D printing. Ever since I found out that my local library has a 3D printer, a Prusa I3 MK3S to be exact, I’ve…Technology6 min readTechnology6 min read
Published in The Startup·Dec 8, 2021You Can’t Create Before You ConsumeConscious content consumption, what it means, and why you need more of it in your life — “The more you create, the more powerful you become. The more you consume, the more powerful others become.” –James Clear in one of his immensely popular weekly newsletters Wrong. Let me explain: I completely agree with the sentiment he’s going for. But I don’t believe you can create anything worthwhile…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Oct 24, 2021How Human Embryonic Research Has Changed Over the DecadesPublic opinion has changed and so has politics. But policies remain surprisingly similar. — We’ve all heard about the ethics around embryo research. You may have even thought to yourself: how much of the embryo research going on do I find ethical and acceptable? Well, to help you make up your mind, we’ll be going back to 1994 when the National Institutes of Health…Stem Cells26 min readStem Cells26 min read
Sep 18, 2021Combining Senolytics and Cell Therapy for the Treatment of Parkinson’s DiseaseThere are more than 6 million people suffering from Parkinson’s disease worldwide. Current treatments can be ineffective and cause major side effects. Is there an alternative? Science says yes. — Introduction It is estimated that over 1.2 million people will suffer from Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in the United States alone by 2030, a nearly 1.8-fold increase from 2010 [1]. This growing disease significantly lowers patients’ quality of life due to its common signs and symptoms (e.g., impaired motor movement, rigidity, tremors…Parkinsons Disease7 min readParkinsons Disease7 min read
Jun 29, 202110 Months. 10 Questions. 5 Takeaways.I attended a human accelerator for 10 months. I’ve spent thousands of hours trying to become a more interesting and knowledgeable person. Here’s my reflection on these past months. — 10 Months Ever since September, I’ve been a part of The Knowledge Society (or TKS for short), a human accelerator that helps students who love STEM explore different topics deeply. Over these past ten months, I’ve grown a lot both because of the amazing support I got from TKS and our directors…Growth11 min readGrowth11 min read
