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Welcome to my blog! I’m Pinyu, and I’m a Computational Biology student at Stanford University who aspires to be a biomedical scientist one day. On my blog, I hope to share my journey throughout college and explore the world of science, so be sure to look out for posts about school tips and advice, science news, and more!
Featured on the Blog…
How the Biohacking Movement is Making Science Open
Many people think of biotechnology as something that only PhDs in laboratory coats can do, but throughout cities around the world, DIY Biolabs are popping up as a way to break the barriers of science.…
Why Medical Errors Caused 250,000 Deaths in the US
Every year, more than 250,000 people in the United States die from medical errors, and to put that into perspective, that would be the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. This number…
10 Affordable School Supplies for Virtual Learning
With school starting back up, many of us know the excitement (or horror) of running around at Target trying to find the items on our back-to-school shopping list. However, this year, with a global pandemic,…
How Chimera Research Could Save Lives
Many of the recent developments, including chimera research, in biotechnology have come under scrutiny, especially as the ethics of chimera research are heavily debated. However, chimera research could potentially help us better understand human biology…
Top 10 Ways to Beat Stress and Stay Healthy
Click-clack. The sound of my frantic typing is not uncommon during busy school nights. My mom peeks into my room, and tells me I need to stop working. “I can’t, I have a paper due…