Where thoughts turn into stories. In this section, I write about the ideas and reflections that inspire me, from art and biology to creativity, education, and identity. Each post captures a moment of learning and a glimpse into how I see the world evolving.

Pig's organ in human body? Xenotransplantation

When I was little, there was a film I really loved — Five Feet Apart. I still don't know why I was so obsessed with 'blue romance'. Yeah, the romance films that will make you cry like The Fault in Our Stars or The Notebook. (By the way, don't trust me too much. I also cried while watching Frozen.)

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Why are stem cells so ordinary yet so special in our body

When we think of stem cells, many of us imagine secret experiments with embryos or zygotes, often sparking huge ethical debates. I remember that when I was young, there was a stem cell clinic in my town. It seemed mysterious — almost like a confidential organisation. But here’s the twist: actual stem cells are literally everywhere in our lives, making up most of the cells in our bodies. They’re not as mysterious, secretive, or even gory as they might sound.

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Fingerprints of the Environment on Our Genes, Epigenetics

In March this year, researchers at the University of Michigan released a study suggesting that changes in gene expression caused by microplastic exposure in Fathead Minnows 🐟 could be inherited across generations. In other words, even offspring that had never been exposed to microplastics themselves still showed the same gene expression changes as their parents 🧬.

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