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Ableism and Modern Eugenics: A Result of CRISPR and Gene Editing

Gattaca, a film that debuted in 1997, explores genetic manipulation in a dystopian society. The movie was years ahead of its time. Technologies that enable gene editing, such as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), now exist. If parents … Continue reading Ableism and Modern Eugenics: A Result of CRISPR and Gene Editing

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Can GEM Bioremediation Mend the Effects of the Anthropocene?

The accumulation of environmental pollutants results from Anthropocene activities that expelled solvents and other harmful and hydrophobic molecules into the environment. Bioremediation utilizes microorganisms, either naturally occurring or genetically engineered, to break down environmental pollutants. Genetically engineered microorganisms, or GEMs, … Continue reading Can GEM Bioremediation Mend the Effects of the Anthropocene?

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Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by an American recording artist. The album miseducates and relates. On why we love The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was born on 26 May 1975 in East Orange, … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

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Anthropology: Gumboot Dancing as Visual Historical Representation of Defiance

Gumboot dancing is rooted in the dark gold mine tunnels of South Africa’s past. Unbeknownst to many, every step carries the anti-colonial beat of defiance. This uniquely South African dance form originated in the 1890s amongst migrant workers in South … Continue reading Anthropology: Gumboot Dancing as Visual Historical Representation of Defiance