Spring 2026
My Nobel Laureate Lab Experience
by Theo Chen
Even in a lab with a famous PI, learning is self-directed. There are no shortcuts to dedicating yourself, but you can work smarter.
The Hidden Curriculum of Berkeley Pre-Meds: What No One Tells You About Research, Shadowing, and “Doing It All”
by Theo Chen
At Berkeley, there are expectations that no one is taught explicitly. Without a clearly defined program for pre-med students, we are taught to sink or swim.
Editing Humanity: Where Should We Draw the Line on CRISPR?
by Vaishali Jha
CRISPR forces us to ask not just what we can change about human life, but what we should choose to change—and who gets to decide.
GLP-1’s: How Do They Really Work?
by Kaveri Gupta
Semaglutide, more commonly known as Ozempic, has recently surged in popularity, especially as more people turn to it for weight loss. But what is it actually doing in the body, and what are the tradeoffs?
More Than Memories: How Trauma Can Be Passed Down Biologically
by Anisha Shukla
What if trauma persists beyond memory? What if it influences our bodies' reactions as well as our thoughts, patterns passed on throughout generations?
