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FEATURE | Shortening the Diagnostic Odyssey: Utilizing ML and Attention-Based AI for the Advancement of Genetic Disease Diagnostics
Families who are trying to solve the mystery of rare genetic disorders often have to endure a long journey before the diagnosis: a journey that doctors refer to as the “diagnostic odyssey.” The patients visit different doctors and must perform repeated tests before waiting for the genetic sequencing result, which often fails to explain the disorder despite the long search. Recently, however, a potential bypass into this labyrinth has come via the use of artificial intelligenc
Miles Liao (Hopkins '27)
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OPINION | Xenotransplantation: A solution we can't ignore
Every day, more than 13 people in the United States die waiting for an organ that never arrives. Behind that number are real people who still have plans, families, and lives they want to live. For someone with organ failure, waiting isn't just stressful; long waits can lead to death. The biggest problem with organ availability in today's society is not only how long the waitlists are, but the fact that a possible solution already exists, yet people choose to ignore it. That s
Naomi Schwartz (Hopkins '28)
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FEATURE | The LOC-NESS Project: Risk or Reward? The Two Sides of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
How far should we go to fight climate change? Would you take a risk for our planet? The Locking Ocean Carbon in the Northeast Shelf and Slope Project, otherwise known as the LOC-NESS Project, is a research experiment conducting ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) in Wilkinson’s Bay in the Gulf of Maine. The project is supported by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and SubhasLabs. On August 13, 2025, scientists released over 16,500 gallons of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Clarissa Castilho (Hopkins '29)
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NEWS | Harnessing Lethality: Scorpion Venom as a Promising Anti-Cancer Agent for Breast Tumors
Introduction Breast cancer is a formidable adversary that impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of women annually. This disease has emerged as one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women globally, with statistics revealing that approximately 1 in 8 women (~13%) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Furthermore, breast cancer accounts for nearly 30% of new cancer cases diagnosed in females each year, highlighting the urgent need for more eff
Elyssa Power (Hopkins '28)
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FEATURE | The Forgotten Scientists
Introduction Have you ever heard of Rosalind Franklin? Maybe so, but what about Chien-Shiung Wu? Do you know anything about Nettie Stevens? These are just three of many talented scientists who did not get the credit they deserved for their work. Throughout history, many hard-working people, especially scientists, have been forgotten or have not been recognized for their contributions to the world we live in. It is important for us to remember these people to honor their lega
Margaret Harper-Mangels (Hopkins '29)
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FEATURE | Applications of Artificial Intelligence to Global Healthcare in the Past and Present
With the release of ChatGPT to the general public in November 2022, discussions of artificial intelligence became mainstream, and the implications of AI for many facets of human society became apparent. Students could use large language models (LLMs) to complete their homework in record time, customer support agents could employ artificial neural networks (ANNs) to analyze queries, and linear regression machine learning (ML) models could be used for price prediction in financ
Jacob Richards (Hopkins '27)
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NEWS | GLP-1: Miracle Drug or Hype? Exploring Recent Advances in GLP-1 Medicine
Introduction You’ve likely heard of a drug known as GLP-1, as it has become one of the most widely publicized topics in science in 2025. It is everywhere from social media to television commercials, with people touting it as a “miracle drug” because of its ability to be an effective treatment for many widespread health problems that large portions of society are facing, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this article, we will look at the science behind this groundbreaki
Aiden Gomez (Hopkins '28)
4 min read
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