Harnessing the power of Nanosensors and Machine Learning to package the various Lupus biomarker tests into one, increasing the speed and accuracy of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) diagnostics. (Written by Ashley Mo, Marzooq A, Isabelle Lau) 80 years ago, the first case of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) was recorded, and little…

This is SARS-CoV 2, AKA the 0.1 μm (about the size of bacteria) virus that completely took over our world. If I’m being honest it does look a little funky looking but don’t be fooled because this virus is the reason you’re probably reading this at home, and not at…

Earlier this month, something happened. I was listening to my health teacher go on about the dangers of STIs and don’t get me wrong, I was listening to every word. But there was one type of STI that struck me differently. There are sicknesses you’ve never heard of, thanks to…

You’ve probably taken an IQ test at least once in your life. IQ (Intelligence Quotient) scores are the most common way our society determines people’s potential. But more and more studies are asking, what if IQ isn’t everything? What if there are more ways to determine someone’s capabilities? This is…

Scientists have been trying to edit our deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, since 1981 when the first genome editing technologies were developed. A recent discovery, Prime Editing, pushes the boundaries of what is possible and clears a path towards a future where genome editing is convenient, safe, and effective. Simply put, Prime…