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By: Leo Tching. A common assumption in modern science is that traditional value systems are outdated and futile to innovative progress. Ranging from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to Ayurveda practices, modern institutions have time and time again repudiated the practicality of most traditional knowledge bases. However, such ignorance can often lead to the eradication of quietly beneficial ideas. The very purpose of studying history is not simply to prevent epoch-altering

By: Livia Basche & Yael Mehler. Would you consider working at Stuyvesant, or any other school? Mr. Lee: “They tried to recruit me for years, and I was tempted, but I see the difference and I am staunchly loyal to our school.” Mr. Lee went on to specify that he is loyal to the institution and educational vision of Bronx Science and the leadership that helps to maintain a mission of fostering student growth. Mr. McNickle: “I would consider going there, but I’m happy here, so I

By Eugene Lim Humanity has come a long way. From mere monkeys roaming Eastern Africa, to dominating the global ecosystem, it’s an undeniable fact that humanity is much more advanced than it was 5-6 million years ago. One area where the human potential for progress is evident is in the field of medicine. It was only two and a half millennia ago that humanity first started to think about illness and the body in a scientific manner throughwith Hippocrates’s theory of the four hu

By Stanley Yu Take a look at the PURELL Hand Sanitizer sitting on the corner of your desk. What does that 99.99% killing germ indicator mean? Why not 100%? Well, various germs and bacteria strains are resistant to the antimicrobial properties of sanitizing agents such as hand sanitizer. Most notably, K. pneumoniae  and  P. aeruginosa  are both bacterial strains that have developed resistance over the years (Muleba). As a result, many individuals in the medical field have soug

By: Leo Tching There are more than 38 million Americans with Diabetes; it causes more than a hundred thousand deaths every year in the United States. Despite years of research progress, drug creation, and money invested, over half of Americans are still either Pre-Diabetic or Diabetic (1). In the pursuit of an innovative therapeutic cure, stem cell therapy has emerged as a promising frontier, particularly by reprogramming stem cells for pancreatic islet transplantation. This