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Author: Yitong Li

I'm a Ph.D student in the department of Cell Biology and Physiology. My thesis project studies inflammation, particularly lung inflammation aka pneumonia. When I'm not working in lab, I like to cuddle up under my blankie and read about new technologies or catch up on some hot trap music or just any new songs.

Blog / How Reliable Is Our Memory?

July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 / Yitong Li /

How memories are formed, stored, and modified has been one of the key topics in neuroscience studies. It’s fascinating to realize that not only can we enhance our memory through…

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brain Memory Neurons Neuroscience Optogenetics Synapses

Blog / Cloned Monkeys: Another Human Creation

February 13, 2018 / Yitong Li /

Cloned primates are here! Over three decades have passed since the birth of Dolly, the sheep, scientists have now tackled cloning mammals that are even closer to us on the evolutionary…

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Biology Evolutionary Biology Genetics Science News Weird Science

Blog / A Paradigm Shift in Autism Diagnosis

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017 / Yitong Li /

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental disease characterized by various problematic behaviors. Children diagnosed with autism demonstrate language impairments, restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, difficulties in engaging in…

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autism science communication

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