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PFIZER’S SUMMER STUDENT WORKER PROGRAM

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Each summer, college and university students join Pfizer as part of our Summer Student Worker Program. The program, which offers summer employment opportunities at various Pfizer sites in the U.S., is designed to help Pfizer businesses and teams accomplish real, impactful projects, while giving students engaging and meaningful work experience. All Pfizer businesses and supporting divisions accept summer student workers, and Pfizer works to match students with the department or team that most...
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Undergraduate summer cancer research program at Northwestern University

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
CURE (Cancer Undergraduate Research and Education) is an undergraduate summer research program for underserved college students who are interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences. For eight weeks, students will work full-time (35-40 hours/week) alongside top cancer researchers in state-of-the-art laboratories. Senior scientists act as mentors and work with CURE students on nationally funded laboratory research projects. Students are introduced to the basics of cancer biology...
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Student assistant jobs - Novo Nordisk

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
As a Student Assistant (also known as a co-op) in Novo Nordisk you will get the opportunity to learn more about the pharmaceutical industry, our business areas and product portfolio. You will have the chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practice, while gaining industry experience and building an invaluable network of talented colleagues throughout the organisation. This program offers students flexible working hours allowing them to gain corporate experience while balancing a full...
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
At NYU Grossman School of Medicine, our Vilcek Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences offers qualified college students who have completed their sophomore or junior year the opportunity to participate in our Summer Undergraduate Research Program, also known as SURP. If you are interested in pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in the biomedical sciences, our research internship program can provide you with an inside glimpse into life beyond your undergraduate studies. In light of the 2019 coronavirus...
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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center offers undergraduates the chance to explore clinical, translational, and basic science research in laboratories in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The primary goal is to provide students with a foundation for making career choices in the biomedical sciences. Students have the opportunity to work with one of more than 700 faculty members at...
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New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Summer Internship Program

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Each year, high-achieving and talented high school, undergraduate, and graduate students are selected to work in New York City as part of the NYSCF Summer Internship Program, a ten-week unique summer enrichment internship program that provides students a rare glimpse into the fast-paced world of stem cell research, insight into life at an entrepreneurial nonprofit research institute, exposure to career opportunities in science, and connections to valuable professional and peer networks.
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Summer Internship Program at National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The goal of the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at NHLBI is to expose students to research investigation in a highly enriched environment that is devoted exclusively to biomedical research and training. The Program is open to high school and college, graduate or Medical and Dental Students. Participants join a research laboratory for a minimum of ten weeks between June and August and conduct research in selected areas of investigation under the guidance of an NHLBI...
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Clinical Research Internship / The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF)

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) offers one of the most outstanding and unique internship opportunities available to undergraduates who are pre-med or planning a career in medicine. The goal of the research internship program is to develop and empower the next generation of cardiovascular health professionals by offering a robust research experience in the field of cardiology. During this unique educational experience, the research intern is paired with a physician mentor...
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Cancer Prevention Summer Research Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Cancer Prevention Research Training Program (CPRTP) Summer Research Experience (SRE) is designed for undegraduate, graduate, and health professional students interested in cancer prevention research. This competitive summer internship is supported by a training grant award from the National Cancer Institute-NCI (R25 CA56452, Dr. Shine Chang, Principal Investigator) and is among a collective of over 10 summer programs participating in the MD Anderson Summer Experience. The CPRTP SRE is...
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Heart, Lung and Blood (HLB) Summer Research Program/Case Western Reserve University

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Program Dates: Approximately June 7 - July 30, 2021 Overview The Heart, Lung and Blood Summer Research Program is designed to engage 12 diverse undergraduates and 8 medical students in state-of-the art biomedical research in cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematological and sleep disorders research. Students who belong to groups underrepresented in biomedical sciences are eligible to apply. In general, this includes students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Latino, Puerto...
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Medical Summer Internship Program at Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
About DCI’s Medical Summer Internship Program: Dialysis Clinic, Inc. has sponsored a medical summer internship for pre-medical students in the clinical area of organ transplantation since 1998. Over the last 20 years, the medical summer internship program has expanded to 20 cities all across the United States, and as a result, has given over 200 students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the medical field. This year the internship will begin Monday, June 1st and will end Friday,...
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NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Program Description: Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working at the NIH side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research (At the NIH "biomedical research" includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics). The NIH consists of the 240-bed...
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Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
Our 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) begins on June 7 and ends on August 13, 2021. The program is designed for approximately 20 outstanding undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors interested in pursuing a career in biomedically related sciences. Applicants must have research experience. We are currently anticipating holding this internship in person, but will make a final determination about virtual vs in person in the Spring. We will continue to assess New York...
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Summer Student Research Program/Boston Children's Hospital (BCH)

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Summer Student Research Program is currently not accepting applications. Please check back next year to apply for the 2022 Program! To All Students Interested in the research and clinical aspects of Newborn Medicine: The Summer Student Research Program is sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology, an academic program which includes Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). The objective of the Summer Student Research Program is to provide...
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Georgetown Pre-College Online Program

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
The Georgetown Pre-College Online Program offers flexible, online courses in law and medical research for students ages 13 and older. You will learn through dynamic video featuring Georgetown instructors, be mentored by a current student or alumnus, and earn a Certificate of Completion. At Georgetown, we believe that you're more than a mind. You're an individual with unique talents, dreams, and passions. Our long-held Jesuit tradition of cura personalis means "care for the whole person," and...
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Playing music have a positive impact on cognitive function

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
New research suggests that actively playing music may have a small but positive impact on cognitive function, even in older adults who already show signs of dementia. Music does wonders for your mood, but did you know it might give your brain a boost, too? In fact, playing music— not just listening to it —has a positive effect on your cognition, even if you’re already showing signs of dementia , new research suggests. For a new meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American...
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The Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery Internship

Advisor: Jack Chang, MD ·
American Academy of Medicine & Surgery Programs and Fellowships for High School and Premedical College Students The Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery Internship is a week-long course designed to provide students with a more in-depth study of surgical specialties in addition to clinical practice. Students will gain knowledge, skills, and certifications (including accredited American Heart Association training) that are routinely taught at the medical school and residency levels as...
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Medical Internships for High School Students

Former Member ·
Original Post URL: https://tallo.com/blog/medical-internships-for-high-school-students/ 1. National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care – If you want to be a healthcare professional someday, the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) on Medicine & Health Care is a great way to test drive your potential career. In this nine-day program, you’ll take part in hands-on learning experiences such as suturing, testing vital signs and identifying cranial nerves.
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How naked mole rats may help treat cancer

*Co-Founder: Eddie Zhang ·
The Naked mole rat is a 3 to 13 inches-long rodent with an almost hairless appearance. Despite the odd appearance, the most curious feature of the naked mole rat is its longevity. Compared with other rodents with a lifespan of 3-4 years, naked mole rats can live for more than 30 years without any physiological deterioration, which generally affects most animals when they become older. Physiological deterioration is a general designation of disease which is caused by aging. In this case, the...
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Survival of the sickest---a book about disease

The book Survival of the sickest is written by Sharon Moalem, an award-winning scientist and physician, in 2007. The book demonstrates three different themes--- "how illnesses can sometimes be advantageous", "why certain conditions developed and what they were fighting against", and "understand how to better treat those conditions without offsetting the advantages that the diseases offered". Moalem indicates that being able to survive deadly diseases in the short term is a necessary tradeoff...
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Summer Programs to Apply to!

Hey everyone! It’s that time of the year again, are you ready to apply for summer programs? Summer programs help students make new friends, improves self confidence, as well as acquire knowledge! As a high-school student interested in medicine, I have been looking for programs to apply to, so here’s a list of what I’ve found! Stanford Medical Youth Science Program The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program is a five-week online enrichment program focused on science and medicine that is open...
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How to Survive the Next Pandemic

None of us were ready for the pandemic; Not the government, not the scientists, not you, and not me. Pandemics, such as the one we are currently living through, could lead to weakened economies, closures of schools and business, travel restrictions, and much more. It is understandable that people may become anxious or panic in situations like this. However, we’re here to help! Here are some things you could do to prepare for the next pandemic! Getting yourself ready 1. Keep calm Pandemics...
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Review: The effect of lockdown on the outcomes of COVID-19 on the global ecosystem

Keywords: COVID-19; Lockdown; ecosystem; air quality; animals Introduction Since the Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China in 2020, countries around the world have actively adopted physical isolation to limit the spread of the epidemic after the effectiveness of home isolation has been verified. As of 9 January 2022, Coronavirus infections have been confirmed in over 300 million persons and 5.48 million deaths from Coronavirus, according to WHO. The Coronavirus is highly contagious and can...
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When does a pandemic end?

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about the Coronavirus transmission rates and symptoms this virus brings. From March 11, 2020, to the current year of February 2022, Covid-19 is still classified as a pandemic. However, one question still remains in the air: When will this pandemic end? First, let us distinguish the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic. According to Oxford Languages, a pandemic is defined as “ (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world”...
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Re: U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney transplant in human patient

Board Member: Molly Xiong ·
This is impressive. I am hopeful for future scientific research. 👏
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Abnormal Psychology

Board Member: Oliver Gu ·
In the unprecedented era of the pandemic, the hidden toll of mental illness was unveiled, intertwining with a troubling revelation about the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder. As isolation engulfed communities and individuals grappled with fear, anxiety, and loss, the conditions created by the pandemic seemed to serve as a catalyst, unmasking the fragility of mental health and illuminating the disturbingly narcissistic tendencies that emerged amidst the chaos. This...
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Recovery from the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global health crisis that has affected millions of people around the world. With the emergence of new variants, it is becoming more important than ever to understand how to recover correctly and quickly from the virus. Recovery from COVID-19 is a multi-faceted process that involves physical, emotional, and mental aspects. In this analysis, we will explore some effective strategies to help individuals recover from COVID-19. The first step in recovering from...
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Protein Consumption and Muscle Health of Chinese Elder Population

Background: about protein Almost every activity inside human body utilizes proteins. Protein is categorized as a type of macronutrient. Macronutrient is defined as one of the nutrients able to provide energy. For most people, providing energy is protein’s least significant role in the human body since body will prioritize the energy provision by metabolizing fats and carbohydrates. Protein is regularly spared from energy provision for its unique functions. Its components, the amino acids,...
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Semantic satiation

The biological phenomenon of semantic satiation is a fascinating topic that has been studied by psychologists and linguists for decades. It refers to the experience of hearing or seeing a word so many times that it loses its meaning and becomes a meaningless sound or symbol. This phenomenon has important implications for our understanding of language and cognition, and has been the subject of much research and debate. The process of semantic satiation begins with the repeated exposure to a...
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Adolescents' dietary quality, mental health, and sleep disturbances: a survey conducted in an international school in Dongguan, China

Board Member: Molly Xiong ·
Background : Depression and anxiety has increased over the past decades in Chinese adolescents. The relationship between dietary behaviors and mental illness remains unclear. Objective: This study examined how dietary patterns were associated with sleep quality, physical activity, and symptoms of mental illness. Methods : A total of 169 Chinese adolescent students aged 11-19 years were included in this cross-sectional study. Weekday and weekend dietary behaviors were measured separately.
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Re: Adolescents' dietary quality, mental health, and sleep disturbances: a survey conducted in an international school in Dongguan, China

*Vice President: Grace Shi ·
Thank you for sharing this meaningful research! It really shows the importance of maintaining a healthy diet, which is not easy for high school students who face huge academic stress everyday.
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Parkinson's Disease

Board Member: Ethan Li ·
Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative condition, which primarily impacts movement. It's chronic and progressive; that means its severity worsens with time. Key features of this illness are: Tremors: Individuals living with Parkinson's disease frequently experience resting tremors, which are involuntary shaking or trembling movements which typically manifest when their affected limb is at rest. Bradykinesia: Parkinson's patients may find initiating and executing movements difficult,...
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Research on Influenzas

Introduction: Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes, the lungs. Despite significant advancements in medical science and healthcare, influenza remains a major public health concern worldwide due to its ability to rapidly spread and mutate. This research paper delves into the causes, impacts, and potential treatments for influenza, aiming to provide comprehensive insight into this...
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Biopsychology

Biopsychology Introduction What is psychology and how do scientists study psychology? Well, psychology is the study of the human mind. Why is it important? According to NHS England , about 25% people in the country suffer from mental illness per year. 1 out of 4 people suffer in the country because of mental illness per year! In the world, around 70% of people do not receive medical treatments for mental disorders. Many people just suffer from mental disorders. Therefore, psychologists are...
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Coronary Artery Replacement: Material Report

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Summary of Current Coronary Artery Disease Procedures Coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of death in the US, is caused by cholesterol deposits accumulating in the arterial wall and limiting blood flow (Brown et al.). Currently, there are two types of procedures for CAD: angioplasty and bypass graft surgery. In angioplasty, the surgeon uses a reticular metal stent to support the arterial walls at the area of blockage. As a result, the stent can only protect the area of blockage;...
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HIV

HIV is not a death sentence, and people can still live with it as long as they stick to their HIV treatment. HIV is not the same thing as AIDS, but it can develop into aids. HIV can cause inflammation and damage inside the body, leading to a weaker immune system. A weaker immune system then can lead to AIDs (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Viral load is the amount of HIV in the blood of a patient who has HIV. Viral load is highest during the acute phase of HIV. Taking HIV medicines can...
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The “Asthma Valley”: Environmental Injustice in the South Bronx

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Environmental injustice arises when minority or low-income communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. The United States perpetuates a negative cycle between environmental injustice and health disparities, as represented in the South Bronx, a neighborhood of New York City. The neighborhood is known as the “asthma valley” due to high local asthma rates: residents face detrimental air pollutants, which significantly debilitate their respiratory tract (Kilani). Asthma...
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Infographic on Krabbe Disease

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Ms. Stacy Pike-Langenfeld, cofounder of the Krabbe disease advocacy KrabbeConnect, gave birth to her daughter Makayla in 2001. Makayla “was perfect until she wasn’t”—Krabbe disease visited her at 3.5 months of age and took her away at the age of 2. “There are no words that capture the vileness of infantile Krabbe disease. Absolutely none,” said Ms. Pike-Langenfeld. 20 years after the tragedy, hope has finally emerged for Ms. Pike-Langenfeld: her home state, Minnesota, has started universal...
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The Underlying Correlations of Public Health and Urban Development

This article discusses the intersection of public health and real estate development in addressing the challenges facing cities today. It emphasizes the potential of development projects to enhance communities by addressing inequality, environmental racism, health outcomes, and climate change. The authors emphasize the importance of sophisticated tools and methods to ensure that projects have a positive impact on communities and stakeholders. Adele Houghton and Matthew Kiefer collaborated to...
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Urban planning crucial for better public health in cities

The World Health Organization started to emphasize the intersectional of health and urban planning years ago. In 2020, The World Health Organization and UN-Habitat have released a resource book “Integrating Health in Urban and Territorial Planning,” aiming to guide decision makers in the various sectors including public health, urban planning and other related sectors to prioritize human health in urban planning. The sourcebook provides a variety of resources, including frameworks,...
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Enhancing Grip Strength Through Grip Training with Strengtheners

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Abstract Grip is an essential hand movement to human function and health. The stronger one’s grip strength (GS), the more stable their grip, and the better they can perform tasks with their hands. Society is in need of a simple and effective hand exercise to strengthen individuals’ GS. One potential solution is grip training with strengtheners. This study investigated the effectiveness of grip training, with resistance from grip strengtheners, in helping improve GS. 24 participants (14 males...
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Re: Enhancing Grip Strength Through Grip Training with Strengtheners

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Hey Bernice! Thanks for the suggestion about extending the training period, and I totally agree with you. I can't guarantee that grip training can improve dexterity, though—this would be a whole new topic to research. When I was brainstorming project ideas, I came across dexterity too. I think this topic is really complex and nuanced because 1) dexterity is not exactly strength, 2) some studies have shown that there are "strength-dexterity trade-offs," meaning that the two indices have a...
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The precarious Path of Staying Up Late: Unraveling Teenagers' Sleeping Issues

Teenagers often find themselves on a perilous path when it comes to their sleep patterns. The habit of staying up late has become increasingly prevalent among adolescents, leading to numerous sleeping issues. This journal aims to shed light on the detrimental effects of staying up late, provide scientific insights into the topic, and offer practical suggestions to address this concerning issue. The Sleep-Wake Cycle and Teenagers The sleep-wake cycle of teenagers undergoes significant changes...
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CAR Immunotherapy: the New Pillar of Cancer Treatment?

The first pillar of cancer treatment can be attributed to surgery. Ancient Greek and Roman physicians recorded surgical procedures for removing tumors. Roman physician Celsus noted, however, “ after excision, even when a scar has formed, nonetheless the disease has returned.” The removal of tumors could not cure cancer due to metastasis–when pieces of cancer tissue enter the bloodstream and spread to the whole body. In the 19th to 20th centuries, the investigation of X-rays brought the...
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To EMTALA or EMTALNOT?

Chapter Leader: Sherry Mi ·
Note: this research article is adapted from a group PowerPoint presentation. I conducted the research along with four other students and primarily edited the presenter notes. The work was finished by June 26, 2024, one day before the Supreme Court made its decision on Moyle v. United States. The original PowerPoint presentation is attached to the article. The References section is also attached. This is one of the scenarios Supreme Court Justices brought up to case advocate Joshua N. Turner...
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Origin of Life: The RNA World

Board Membe: Katherine Wan ·
Last month, I attended the Biomedical Research Academy at the University of Pennsylvania. There, I listened to a lecture that really stuck with me: The RNA World. The RNA World theory accounts for the most fundamental procedure in all life: the central dogma, or the process of transcribing DNA to RNA that is translated into protein. The theory suggests that machinery involved in the central dogma grew out of an RNA World–a world where RNA acted both as the genetic storage material and the...
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