Biomedicine & Biotech

By Marcus Woo

Communication is fundamental to all living organisms.

Though we consider ourselves quite clever (Homo sapiens means "wise man"), humans are notoriously poor at risk perception.

While out for sushi recently, I realized that I could not really tell which fish was which - not by sight and hardly even by taste. 

John Podesta, campaign manager and a close advisor to Hillary Clinton, believes the government has not divulged everything it knows about UFOs and Area 51.

Ever wonder how the green forest gets its vibrant red and yellow colors when the seasons change? Science has some answers.  

Let's say that you are studying cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease, and you want to work on the genetic basis of the disease.

International travel is not always a pleasant experience. Cramped airplanes with crying babies, ridiculous and arbitrary regulations, long lines, and overpriced food contribute to the general grumpiness and anxiety that many travelers feel.

Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi is a Nobel Laureate after my own heart.

I must break from my tradition of writing articles in the 3rd person to relate an important story that affects me personally.