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Parea (STEM Column)


Hey there!

Welcome to the Parea section of my blog! Parea is a Greek word that refers to the notion of friends gathering to share their experiences and learn.

I started this column in order to build community around science & technology topics. Since this blog is about storytelling, I aim to apply my writing skills towards conveying science topics in a relatable way. I hope you find this column interesting, and that you learn something new 🙂

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Unraveling the Story of Proteins: The Start

Unraveling the Story of Proteins: The Start

Sara DeviJul 24, 20244 min read

When we think of proteins, a lot of us probably think about eating foods rich in protein – such as meats, fish, and legumes. However, these foods are high in amino acids – the building blocks of proteins. 

A Dive Into Epigenetics: Unraveling the Punctuation of DNA

A Dive Into Epigenetics: Unraveling the Punctuation of DNA

Sara DeviApr 20, 20249 min read

Your science teacher asks you, “Do you want to pursue a career in science?”  You answer, “I want to be a genetics researcher.”  Your friend, Johny, answers, “I want to. Be a genetics researcher.” 

Are We Still Evolving?: Biology in the Context of Evolution

Are We Still Evolving?: Biology in the Context of Evolution

Sara DeviDec 2, 202313 min read

Renowned paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould remarked, “There’s been no biological change in humans in 40,000 or 50,000 years. Everything we call culture and civilization we’ve built with the same body and brain” (Templeton, 2010). Such ideas have led to the…

Parea Learning Resource: A Beginner’s Guide to Coding

Parea Learning Resource: A Beginner’s Guide to Coding

Sara DeviAug 5, 20237 min read

The simple, concise phrase, “Hello world!” is often the first line of code that a beginner will write in a given language. Though the idea of using sample test programs originated long ago, it is thought that the tradition of…

Nanoparticles & Drug Delivery: A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine 

Nanoparticles & Drug Delivery: A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine 

Sara DeviJun 16, 202313 min read

This is a topic that I’ve been extremely interested in lately, prompting me to dig deeper, research more and write a blog post about it. Without further ado, let’s get started with a brief introduction on what exactly nanoparticles are… …