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OUR MISSION - The Ahead Project
Through hard work and dedication, we work to bring light to complicated and exciting science topics in a way that appeals to students of all levels and interests. We truly hope that our love for science helps other students find their place in science, whether that be as a hobby or possibly even a career. Please take a look around and check out our research tab to find our recent posts and research papers. We hope that you leave with a newfound curiosity for all things science.
-The AOTC Team
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Parts taken right out of some of our favorite posts!
Medical insitutions are cutting back on cadavers, but why?
"Despite the recent SARS-2 outbreak, cadaver donations are at an all-time low, leaving many medical institutions without the proper resources needed to run their anatomy programs. To put the severity of the situation into perspective, the National Universities Commission (NUC) recommends that there should be an average of 8 students per body (cadaver) while conducting studies, however due to the shortage many universities are averaging substantially higher with around 12-15 students per cadaver."
Controversy Among the Use of Formaldehyde on Cadavers
"It's still up to much debate on why this seemingly harmful chemical is still used on cadavers, since it provokes such a negative reaction from the medical community. Outside of the mentioned side effects of formaldehyde exposure, there is new information that backs up the link between exposure and cancer, only further raising questions about it's continued use. However despite all of this, it seems like it's here to stay for good."
What is Biotechnology?
"I'm sure most of you are familiar with biotechnology, or have at least heard of it. But what is it exactly? It seems that in a world filled with technological advancements, biotech is just another pathway to achieve more. And while it's true that the end goal of all biotech products is to enhance how we live our day-to-day lives, it's a lot more than just that.'