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Author: Eliza Thulson

Blog / Living in a world gone plastic

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 / Eliza Thulson /

Ever since the invention of plastic, disposal of the billions of pieces produced each year has been a global problem. Scientists have uncovered two bacterial enzymes that eat plastic – could this be the answer we’re looking for?

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Blog / CRISPR: The Teeny Tiny Molecular Scissors of Biology

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 / Eliza Thulson /

The world lately feels more than ever like something out of a science fiction novel. Here we dive into CRISPR, a technology designed and used to edit genomes.

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Blog / Birth Control In Your Ears?

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 / Eliza Thulson /

Pharmaceutical jewelry is a relatively new concept that takes advantage of the transdermal drug delivery technology developed in 1979. Researchers today are exploring options for delivering birth control through small patches adhered to earring backs, necklaces, and watches.

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Blog / Rest for Gains: How to Maximize Your Workout While Sleeping

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 / Eliza Thulson /

Protein shakes are a wildly popular method to support muscle growth, but a surprisingly overlooked tactic is sleep.

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Blog / Unpackaging Hormonal Birth Control: Facts & Not-facts

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 / Eliza Thulson /

Hormonal birth control has been controversial for years, but has lately been put through the ringer. Here we delve into the biology behind the menstrual cycle, what hormonal birth control really is, and whether or not you should cleanse your body from it.

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