Author: Jamshaid Shahir

Jamshaid is a 3rd year PhD student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill. He studies the cell cycle in human embryonic stem cells and its dynamics during differentiation in the Purvis lab. Outside of lab, he enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time with his two cats,

Blog / Meditation: Tending the Garden of the Mind

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 / Jamshaid Shahir /

Meditation has enjoyed a rise in popularity over the years, but how much of its benefits are grounded in scientific fact? In this post, I explore the science behind meditation, its implications for depression, and potential for even combating racism.

Blog / The Genetics behind Cat Coats

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 / Jamshaid Shahir / 1

The genetics behind how cats develop their coat patterns.

Blog / What’s the deal with Climate Change?

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 / Jamshaid Shahir /

The latest IPCC report just came out last month, and it does not bode well for the future of our planet. In light of this, why do so many people actively deny global warming and what can we do about it?