by Erik Wirtanen | Sep 25, 2023 | News
Health problems are often caused by mutations that occur when genetic information is copied incorrectly, similar to a typo in a sentence. If these genetic typos are not corrected before they’re replicated, abnormal genetic changes can culminate in diseases like...
by Erik Wirtanen | Jul 21, 2023 | News
In the bustling realm of academia where students are often directed by curriculums and coursework, Arizona State University’s award-winning International Genetically Engineered Machine, or iGEM, team empowers students to design their own research projects. The...
by Erik Wirtanen | Aug 14, 2023 | News
The popular image of the lone genius scientist and engineer means many people are unaware that engineering actually relies on teams working together. For Michael D’Saachs, a biomedical engineering graduate student in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona...
by Erik Wirtanen | May 15, 2023 | News
Half of all undergraduate engineering students in the United States screen positive for a major mental health condition or significant distress. The rates can be even higher among high-achieving students and populations underrepresented in engineering fields. “Most...
by Erik Wirtanen | Apr 6, 2023 | News
Lifestyle behaviors such as eating well and exercising can be significant factors in one’s overall health. However, the risk of developing cancer is predominantly at the whim of an individual’s genetics. The human body is constantly making copies of its genes to...