Tag: Michelle Yu

  • The Evolution of Insect Research

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    When thinking of the most popular animals used in scientific research, most people would not imagine an insect. Yet these underappreciated creatures are an integral part of many modern scientific discoveries. Research on insects has established foundational tenets of genetics, insight into the ways vectors efficiently spread diseases worldwide, and recognition of the complex social…

  • Reviews: Lord’s, The Rehearsal

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    Lord’s Just a block down from Dame, the trendy West Village fish and chips restaurant, is its sister restaurant Lord’s, bringing British classics to the New York dining scene. Cozy yet elegant, Lord’s is the perfect place to nestle into a booth and share a comforting meal with friends or family, like perfectly jammy curried…

  • A Lab’s Legacy: How Mentorship Shapes the Future of Science

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    Good mentorship is a cornerstone of good science. Though vital at all career stages, mentorship holds particular value for the most junior scientists, like research technicians, whose work is a vital yet overlooked part of research output. Without extensive formal classroom instruction on laboratory techniques and scientific thinking, younger students and technicians must rely on…