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Welcome to Delhi
Time 7:18 am, Wednesday 13 October 2024 I’m sitting in my hotel room on the outskirts of New Delhi. I landed two nights ago. The thick mist offered the burden of the people who so arduously build their lives in this incredibly diverse yet so homogenous land. I can hear the horns screaming outside as […]
The most boring part of a PhD.
This was originally posted as an answer to a Quora question in October 2023 “How can I possibly convince these people that what I’m doing is important?” Answering that question is one of the most daunting and boring parts of a PhD. But this can also be turned into an incredible expedition, and the most […]
Why does every cell need to its own copy of the genome?
This was originally posted as an answer to a Quora question in October 2023 Why doesn’t our body contain one single “genomic hub” that transmits all of the genetic information to the rest of the body? First, it’s really hard to efficiently transport small things over large distances. Proteins do almost everything within a cell. […]
What are some of the most interesting classes that one can take as a molecular biology major?
This was originally posted as an answer to a Quora question in October 2023 The classes that you should be taking will of course depend on your interests, career objectives, as well as what is offered by your university. Here are some of my favourite topics, and what I would have taken if I could […]
Do our cells replace themselves every seven years? If so, how do we remember things that happened before cells in the brain are replaced?
This is an answer I wrote to a Quora question in October 2023 Despite this unfortunately widespread myth, it’s not true that all cells in the body are replaced within seven years. Your brain, for example, does not produce any new neurons from the moment you’re born. Hence, the cells in the brain cannot be […]
Why scientists should share their work on social media.
“5G ToWeRS TrAnSmiT tHe RoNa VirUs” Today, with so much information available, it is tough to determine what is true on the internet. Influencers without the appropriate background easily trick their audience into believing false scientific information by simply sounding “sciency” enough. Is it the fault of the users who do not think critically and […]
Why Are Humans Made of so Many Atoms?
or How Large Numbers Generate Order Originally published on ordersogmagnitude.org The music is loud, the lights are out, and you’re on your third glass since entering the club. Your friends? They’re somewhere, probably twice as glazed as you. You dance and jump and move around without any real sense of direction. Your legs cross, changing […]
The importance of Science Outreach
The doubt of scientific expertise is dangerous, especially during the weird times we live in now. An increased scientific presence in social media may lead to a more educated public who trusts scientists more.