• Research 101

    Research 101: Cell culture

    After only a few months of waiting, Iโ€™m proud to present the second installment of Research 101! I started this series with the intent ofย  providing an in-depth look into some of the most common research techniques. Iโ€™m hoping that…

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    Cancer

    Cancer: Peto’s Paradox

    Iโ€™m going to create a new series all about what Iโ€™m studying: cancer. I wrote an introductory post about cancer awhile back (I think it may have been my very first post) that was a broad explanation about cancer. With…

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    Controversial Topics

    My Vaccine Rant

    Okay, here it is. I wasnโ€™t going to write a post on this because honestly, dealing with people opposed to vaccinations is an absolute nightmare. If you want a good example, you can check out this Instagram post of mine…

  • Research 101

    Research 101: Model organisms

    I thought it worthwhile to create a series that offers a peek behind the curtain of scientific research. Most people outside of the field will never see what a real research lab is like, or understand what happens on a…

  • Announcements

    #30daysofinstascience

    Hi everyone! If youโ€™re reading this, youโ€™re likely interested in joining me or following along on my Instagram challenge! Or you just really like to read my blog, either way. I hope that you find the challenge interesting, both if…

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    Controversial Topics

    Genetically Modified Organisms

    The dreaded GMOs. *cue dramatic music* How many of you knew that GMO stood for Genetically Modified Organism? Iโ€™d be willing to bet at least a couple didnโ€™t know. Why is this? There is a widespread hatred and distrust of…

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    Cancer

    Cancer

    Letโ€™s start this blog by talking about a complex topic: cancer. Iโ€™ve been studying cancer for a couple of years now (I have a degree in cancer biology, that makes me an expert, right?), so I know quite a bit…

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    About

    And so it begins…

    Thereโ€™s so much pressure to write an amazing first blog post. Are they gonna like it? What will draw people in? Whatโ€™s entertaining right now? Should I put some memes at the top? Theyโ€™re so โ€˜inโ€™ right now, but Iโ€™d…