by Erik Wirtanen | Oct 5, 2023 | News
Radial glial cells play a pivotal role in the body by providing structural support and serving as the stem cells of the nervous system. These cells are essential for the development of a healthy cerebral cortex due to their function of shaping cellular...
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...