Programming Gene Expression in Multicellular Organisms

  Programming Gene Expression in Multicellular Organisms  Bacteria are fascinating little machines. In the past century, we have harnessed the power of bacteria to produce antibiotics, recombinant drugs, and food. We as humans have evolved and lived, sometimes symbiotically, with bacteria, i.e., in the case of intracellular mitochondria and cellular energy production. This same symbiosis […]

Losing Fat Through The Skin

Losing Fat Through the Skin In June, the FDA approved Wegovy for chronic weight management. This subcutaneous injection is the first approved drug for chronic weight management in adults with a high BMI and general obesity since 2014. With 70% of American adults being overweight or obese, there certainly seems to be room for new […]

Development of an Effective Non-Hormonal Female Contraception

Development of an Effective Non-Hormonal Female Contraception Birth control is a universal term that encompasses everything from a physical barrier to the chemical inhibition of ovulation. The most common form of contraception, according to the CDC, is female sterilization. Excluding sterilization, the second and third most common forms of birth control are oral contraceptive pills […]