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Part 1- Intro to Exploring Enzyme Activity:
Research at Institute of Cancer Research at State University Of New York under Prof.Youngjoo Kim Ph.D. Our research was centered around understanding how enzymes work at the molecular level, using a range of biochemical techniques. Before we dive in, there is some background information that will be necessary to understand the experiment performed. To understand this experiment, it will require knowledge in the fields of biology and chemistry. 1) The Purpose of MDH2 in Cellul
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Sep 12, 20242 min read


Relation of CD81-CD19 in autoimmune disease
CD81 and CD19: What They Have to Do with Autoimmune Diseases Okay, so let’s break this down! You know how our immune system is supposed...
Sahana R
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Molecular Docking Simulation: The Future of Medicine
Molecular Docking Hey everyone! I’ve been super fascinated by how we can use computers to discover new medicines. I’ve actually been...
Sahana R
Nov 30, 20242 min read


What is AlphaFold and How Does It Help?
AlphaFold Protein Structure Hey everyone! In this blog, I’m diving into something pretty cool that’s been helping me in my research—...
Sahana R
Nov 24, 20242 min read


CAR T-Cell Therapy: Turning Your Immune System Into a Superhero
Have you ever wished your body had its own team of superheroes to fight off diseases like cancer? Well, guess what? It kind of does—your...
Sahana R
Nov 10, 20243 min read


Part 2 -Experiment Exploring Enzyme Activity: Research at Institute of Cancer Research at New York
In this section, we get into the actual experiment and its details. I learned a lot of new things from that week and I hope by the end of...
Sahana R
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Introduction - Welcome to BioDiscoveries Blog!
About Me: Science is such a vast field that there still are so many things that are yet to be discovered. Whether you are a scientist, a curious learner, or simply someone who loves exploring the wonders of the natural world, diving into biology can be a very fun experience for those who enjoy it! Hello! My name is Sahana and I am a senior at simi valley high school. I wanted to start this blog to walk people through some of the science projects I have done/will do as well as
Sahana R
Sep 4, 20241 min read
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