Platelet-rich Plasma: What is it? How does it work?
By: Aidan Fu ([email protected]) Platelets play a crucial role in forming ‘scabs’ and plugging wounds, a process vital for healing (University of Rochester Medical Center, 2019). Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) involves…
Patterns of Persecution: The Systematic Discrimination Against Bangladeshi Minorities Over Decades
In Bangladesh, the ideal of secularism often clashes with the harsh realities faced by its minority communities. Despite constitutional guarantees, recurrent violence against Hindus and other minorities reveals a troubling…
The effect of SSRIs on the brain
What are SSRIs? SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are a type of medication/antidepressant used to treat depression and other mental health conditions by increasing the levels of serotonin in the…
We are different, so what?
Our cultural identity is unique and different, it’s what makes us, us. 2024 has possibly been the worst year ever for everyone. With world situations from wars to presidential elections,…
Understanding the Impact of the Worldwide Inflation Crisis on the UKs Economic Growth.
Have you ever wondered how closely inflation affects economic growth? Or even just the key factors that cause inflation? This article will develop your ideas and understanding of inflation and…
Through The Eyes of a Child: The Oedipal and Electral Struggle
Mehek Punjabi, 02/08/2024 The greatest contribution to the field of psychoanalysis comes from the pioneering works of Sigmund Freud and his indelible mark on the understanding of the unconscious mind.…
A brief introduction to Markov chains
Prerequisites: Basic probability and matrices knowledge First introduced by Andrey Markov (a Russian mathematician), Markov chains are one of the most important stochastic processes used in this day and age.…
From Myogenic Mechanisms to Heart Rate Control: A Deep Dive into the Heart’s Regulatory Functions
Rainbow Zhao ([email protected]) The human body comprises various organs, including the stomach, liver, and lungs (Wakim and Grewal, 2018). However, none of these organs can function without energy, specifically adenosine…
An Overview of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing and its Potential in Treating Cystic Fibrosis
Rainbow Zhao ([email protected]) and Aidan Fu ([email protected]) With the current advancements in technology, gene editing will no longer be science-fiction in the near future. Gene editing, in simple terms, refers…
HARVARD SPECIAL – Q&A 1
Hello, everyone. Since we have now launched our website and published a few articles, The Catalyst Quanta is proud to announce that the pre-recorded Q&A with our Harvard student has…