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Genetic Drift and Evolution: How Chance Shapes Species
Charles Darwin, also known as the ‘father of evolution,’ coined the term Darwinism: the theory stating the evolution of a species is determined by survival of the fittest and natural selection. For those unaware, natural selection is the process in which organisms with specific traits better suited for their environment…
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Cultural Diets and Mental Health
From ice cream to samosas to pasta, food is the one thing that brings everyone together, fostering connections that enhance our well-being, as it influences not only our physical health but also our mental health. What you eat affects your mood. Eating chips or unhealthy snacks while stressed will worsen…
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UV Radiation, Skin Pigmentation, and Racism
Many people believe that the color of a persons skin determines how they should be treated. People use skin color as an excuse to antagonize others. Skin color, though, is not something one can control. It is the work of genetics and DNA, evolution and natural selection. The question is,…
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Living Longer: The Ways of a Centenarian (Part 2)
I previously wrote an article about the way of a centenarian which focused on the genetics and lifestyle of a centenarian. Unlike the previous article, this passage will be about the treatments available, both biotech and lifestyle. The simplest way to extend your life is to simply follow the seven…
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CRISPR: A great triumph or a big mistake?
From changing eye color to eliminating the risk of cancer, CRISPR has it all. CRISPR is a gene editing device that will take a gene and replace it with a new one. Whether you want to permanently change your hair color or get rid of deadly cancer, CRISPR can do…
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Living Longer: The Ways of a Centenarian
Blue zones are places around the world known for their centenarians – people who live to or past the age of 100. Why do humans in blue zones live longer than others? People have theorized many reasons, but I have narrowed it down to two main ones: lifestyle and genetics.…
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