Published inGeek Culture·Dec 15, 2021Member-onlyCuring Genetic Blindness With Gene EditingFrom darkness to light, this is how GE revolutions are shaping the way we see. — Growing up, one of my favourite days of the year was Halloween. The sheer excitement and happiness of being able to put on my new costume, see friends, and go trick-or-treating was an experience that could never be replicated. As a kid, candy was a blessing. …Genetics15 min readGenetics15 min read
Published instudents x students·Dec 8, 20213 Tips to Turn Your Idea Into a Written MasterpieceWhat can I write about? I’ve been writing on Medium for ~2 years now, and every time before I begin writing, I ask myself that question. And every single time, I come up with a blank answer. We all have ideas and interesting perspectives, but for any writer, the greatest…Original6 min readOriginal6 min read
Published inGeek Culture·Nov 30, 2021Member-onlyGenetically Modifying E. Coli Bacteria At HomeFrom failure to success, it was a great experience! — Growing up, LEGO was the greatest thing in my life. I can always remember the times when I’d buy a new LEGO set and spend hours struggling, learning, and eventually building! Many of you can also share this experience. This was one of the first LEGO sets I worked on…Genetics13 min readGenetics13 min read
Published inGeek Culture·Oct 17, 2021Member-onlyA Ride Into the World of Gene EditingPlus, a focus on its applications for neurological diseases. — So, I’ve been looking into gene-editing (GE) applications lately, and I’ve been amazed. Applications span from cancer research to cardiovascular diseases. But, there’s one area where progress isn’t being made: Our brains and, more specifically, neurological diseases. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been looking to find answers: Why isn’t…Technology21 min readTechnology21 min read
Published instudents x students·Aug 11, 2021Member-only3 Quick Lessons From Seneca’s “Letters From A Stoic”“No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.” — Seneca Lucius Annaeus Seneca. That’s the name of one of the most influential philosophers ever…Enjoy Writing4 min readEnjoy Writing4 min read
Published instudents x students·Jul 26, 2021Member-onlyI Want You to Fail.Mindset #06 —Embrace Failure — “Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” — Maya Angelou We are told to embrace learning in the notion of becoming the best version of ourselves. However, we don’t understand that there is something more important than embracing…Mindset5 min readMindset5 min read
Published instudents x students·Jul 2, 2021Member-onlyThe Outcome Isn’t Determined by the Struggle, Instead, by the ReactionMindset #05 — Stoicism — “No person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don’t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.” — Seneca Life will throw so many things at you — good and bad. However, what…Philosophy5 min readPhilosophy5 min read
Published instudents x students·Jun 30, 2021Member-onlyA Small Voice WhispersA Dark Scar on Canada’s History — Residential Schools — On June 24th, 715 unmarked graves of children were found at the former Marieval Residential School on the Cowessess First Nation, east of Regina — just weeks following the discovery of the remains of 215 more children at a former B.C. residential school. Just pause and think of that number…Youth6 min readYouth6 min read
Published instudents x students·Jun 28, 2021Member-onlyStop sleeping on that goal, act on it.Mindset #04 — Bias Towards Action — As humans, we spend so much time thinking. Take writing for example. I know so many people who’ve decided that they wanted to start writing. It could’ve been books, articles, blog posts, etc. Whenever they would tell me that, I’d ask them what their plans are for their writing. And…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Published instudents x students·Jun 24, 2021Member-onlyThey are the Leaders of TomorrowEducational equality for girls during the pandemic — Dear reader, I want you to take a moment to think about Juliana, the daughter of two cocoa farmers in Mamakoffikro, Cote d’Ivoire. In our society, a girl like her no chance for success. She is not given an education, she is not given any opportunities, and she has no…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
