Biology & Medicine
Explore the science of living systems, from cells and ecosystems to human health and disease. This section highlights breakthroughs in biology, medicine, genetics, neuroscience, and biotechnology, as well as their impact on society.
Edited by Aaron Sambursky '27 & Haldora Churchill '27
Discover how a groundbreaking cholesterol-lowering drug is helping prevent heart attacks and strokes in high-risk patients. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2026
Esha Desai '28
Learn how scientists are engineering immune cells to track down and destroy cancer with unprecedented precision. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore a promising new painkiller that may provide relief without the risks of addiction associated with opioids. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2026
Kaitlyn Zhu '28
Meet the remarkable insects that thrive in icy conditions that would kill most other animals. Click the title or the image to learn more!
See how the revolutionary technology behind COVID-19 vaccines is transforming treatments for cancer and other diseases. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2026
Ananya Chopra '27
Discover how researchers are creating detailed atlases of every cell type in the human body to advance medicine. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Uncover the role of aging cells that refuse to die and their surprising connection to disease and longevity. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2026
Soumya Nakka '26
Explore the neuroscience behind the eerie sensation of feeling like you've experienced a moment before. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how plants can detect the sounds of hungry insects and activate their defenses before an attack. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2026
Zamin Rizvi '28
Find out how this breakthrough biologic is transforming treatment for eczema, asthma, and other inflammatory conditions. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Discover how a toxin produced by gut bacteria may contribute to DNA mutations and cancer development. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2026
Grace Liang '28
See how genetically engineered immune cells are revolutionizing treatment for certain blood cancers. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore the astonishing lab-grown brain organoids that developed light-sensitive eye structures. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2025
Esha Desai '28
Learn how scientists are creating embryo-like structures to study early human development without using actual embryos. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Discover how memories are stored, organized, and retrieved within the complex networks of the brain. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2025
Grace Liang '28
Examine the scientific, ethical, and societal debates sparked by the world's first gene-edited children. Click the title or the image to learn more!
See how artificial intelligence solved one of biology's greatest challenges by predicting protein structures with remarkable accuracy. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2025
Zabrina Zhang '28
Explore how scientists use genetic engineering to create living organisms that produce stunning colors and patterns. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how bioengineered spinal tissue could offer new hope for treating paralysis and spinal cord injuries. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2025
Kate Choi '28
Find out how an unexpected discovery is opening new avenues for understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore the biological mechanisms that allow prostate cancer to spread throughout the body and how researchers are fighting back. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2025
Tony He '29
Discover microscopic machines that could one day deliver drugs, repair tissues, and perform medical procedures from within the body. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how a crucial cellular molecule may hold the key to slowing kidney disease and improving metabolic health. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2025
Charlotte Aitken-Davies '27
Explore surprising evidence suggesting that vaccination against shingles may help reduce dementia risk. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Discover the science of preserving living cells, tissues, and organs at extremely low temperatures. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2025
Nicole Li '27
Learn how your genes influence your response to medications and the future of personalized medicine. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore how advances in bioengineering could help solve the global shortage of donor organs. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2025
Grace Liang '28
Discover the latest findings on why memory declines and what scientists are doing to prevent it. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how the brain's expectations can produce measurable improvements in depressive symptoms. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2025
Aaron Sambursky '27
Explore the sophisticated systems cells use to maintain and repair their energy-producing powerhouses. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Discover how scientists are building the simplest possible living cells to uncover the fundamentals of life itself. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2025
Madison Sylvan '26
Learn how trillions of microbes in the gut may influence mood, behavior, and brain function. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore how self-assembling DNA structures are being engineered to deliver drugs and perform molecular tasks inside the body. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2025
Anna Androulakis '26 & Sienna Kulynych '26
Discover how stem cell treatments are offering new possibilities for children with serious diseases and injuries. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how early-life experiences can leave lasting biological effects on the developing brain. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Haldora Churchill '27
Explore the next generation of genetic engineering tools that could expand the power of CRISPR technology. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Aaron Sambursky '27
Discover a promising new immunotherapy that is showing encouraging results against multiple forms of cancer. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Sophie Liu '27
Learn how this versatile hormone influences reproduction, metabolism, immunity, and more. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Ananya Chopra '27
Explore how regenerative medicine may one day restore insulin production and transform diabetes care. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Madison Sylvan '26
Discover how cells identify and relocate proteins that end up in the wrong place to maintain healthy function. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Audrey Liu '26
Learn how a historic xenotransplantation breakthrough could help address the shortage of donor organs. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2024
Ethan Zhu '26
Trace the journey from symptom management to cutting-edge gene therapies for this inherited blood disorder. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore emerging research investigating whether tiny plastic particles may contribute to neurodegenerative disease. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2024
Sonia Ivancic '25
Discover how genetic material from long-extinct organisms is reshaping our understanding of human history and evolution. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how environmental influences can alter gene activity without changing the DNA sequence itself. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2023
Sonia Lackey '25
Explore how bacteria evolve survival strategies that make infections increasingly difficult to treat. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2023
Mila Cooper '26
Discover how tiny insect brains are helping scientists decode the wiring of more complex nervous systems. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2023
Henry Tsai '26
Learn how wearable technology and connected devices are transforming healthcare monitoring and treatment. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2023
Tabara Fall '24
Explore the vital role sleep plays in memory, immunity, mental health, and overall well-being. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Spring 2023
Micah Kim '26
Discover how scientists are printing living tissues layer by layer in the quest to create replacement organs. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Learn how emerging technologies are enabling direct communication between the human brain and machines. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2023
Mila Cooper '26
Explore the latest therapies designed to slow disease progression and preserve cognitive function. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2023
Maddy Laws '24
Discover how hormonal treatments can affect women differently depending on their stage of life. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Winter 2023
Mia Masserio '25
Learn how the body's internal clock may influence healing and recovery after brain trauma. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Explore disorders that damage the protective coating around nerves and disrupt communication throughout the nervous system. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2021
Judith Van Dusen '23
Discover why early detection and rapid treatment are critical in combating this life-threatening immune response. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2021
Ryan Kanungo '22
Learn how structured musical interventions may help improve focus, emotional regulation, and learning outcomes. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2021
Jack Chou '23
Explore an experimental therapy designed to retrain the immune system and prevent harmful reactions to gluten. Click the title or the image to learn more!
Fall 2021
Deyaan Guha '22
Meet the slime mold that can solve complex problems, learn from experience, and challenge our understanding of intelligence. Click the title or the image to learn more!