Jennifer ZhuCRISPR’s Rise in Human Genome Editing: Innovation System and Policy ApproachPublic policy and scientific research must work collaboratively to ensure ethical use of CRISPR and ensure that it is widely accessible.Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
Jennifer ZhuThe Cause of Green Blood: Is Biliverdin a Poison or Protector?There are multiple reactions and compounds in our bodies that scientists have yet to demystify. One such enigma is the function of bile…Apr 24, 2022Apr 24, 2022
Jennifer ZhuWhat Produces Sichuan Pepper’s Unique Flavor?The province of 四川 (Sichuan or Szechuan) directly translates to “four rivers”, and is the home of 麻辣 málà, the combination of numbing and…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Jennifer ZhuSichuan Pepper’s Hydroxy-α-sanshool: Deep DiveThe mechanisms for how hydroxy-α-sanshool interact with our neurons and receptors are still debated, but overall there are a variety of ion…Mar 10, 2022Mar 10, 2022
Jennifer ZhuYour Guide to the Science Behind the CDC COVID-19 RecommendationsAs we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve encountered multiple variants and resulting peaks. And as SARS-CoV-2 has…Feb 7, 2022Feb 7, 2022
