Sithara Sonnathi

Behavioral Neuroscience // Class of 2025

3D bioprinting: Ctrl+P human organs in real time

In the world of medicine, the need for viable, healthy tissue and organs is critical. Yet, in the United States alone, over 100,000 patients are waiting for organ transplants, while many also struggle with chronic conditions requiring tissue regeneration. A promising solution lies in 3D bioprinting, a groundbreaking technology at the intersection of biology, engineering, […]

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Wired for health: How bioelectronics is transforming medicine

In nature, lightning is often a symbol of sudden change — raw, powerful energy that reshapes everything it touches. That same principle of harnessing electricity is finding its way into medicine. In the rapidly evolving world of medical technology, a groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the way chronic diseases are treated: bioelectronics. Imagine not a lightning

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In your wildest dreams: Sleep science seeks to manipulate the mind

Imagine sinking into bed after a long day, ready for the blissful escape of sleep. The dreams that follow are expected to be the usual blend of random absurdities — maybe a stroll through a cotton candy city, a conversation with a talking cat, or being chased through the clouds by an old friend. But

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Worth a (Microneedle) Shot: How dissolvable microneedle vaccine patches are changing the future of healthcare

Shots are never fun. Many people experience anxiety right up until the needle pierces their skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fear of needles prevents people from getting life-saving vaccinations each day. However, advancement in vaccine delivery technology is making it possible to receive these vaccinations without a needle. Transdermal

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