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. With this part of the blog, I aim to build community around STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) topics.
I’ve found that my most memorable learning experiences — whether that be in programming, chemistry, or bioengineering — have come from taking the initiative to explore a topic through content and tutorials online, in the form of blog posts, YouTube videos, and online communities.
While I mainly write about emerging research in biology, engineering, and medicine (I am a biomedical engineering major after all haha), I’ll also share my experiences working on various engineering projects, as well as resources that have helped me dive into STEM subjects.
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Unraveling the Story of Proteins: The Results
The result of protein production is probably the most important part of the story, which I started telling in this post. Proteins govern all our body processes, from digestion to oxygen transport. So, what happens when the result – or…
Unraveling the Story of Proteins: The Start
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
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
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
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…