Last September 10, the DLSU Biology Department held its online panel discussion titled Lost in Translation: Communicating Genomics and Proteomics‘ via Zoom. The event featured microbiologists from different universities who each presented their own studies on biotechnological advancements and current trends in molecular biology, which was followed by an open forum to address misconceptions and…
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As you are reading this, be it on your smartphone or on a monitor, your hands transmit a constant stream of information about the outside world toward your brain. For most of us, this is how it has always been. But what happens if that stream of information comes to a screeching halt? Phantom limbs …
Electronic devices are a mainstay in our modern culture and society. We rely on them to wash our clothes, create documents, and entertain us. Yet, just like everything, electronics can, and will, break. Unfortunately, repairing electronics yourself or at a local electronics shop is slowly becoming a pipe dream due to companies making device repairability…
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ECG commences the DLSU ENGWEEK 2021
With the theme Katha, the Engineering College Government (ECG) launched the anticipated DLSU Engineering Week (ENGWEEK) 2021 which ran from August 9 to 13. In these pivotal times, we have seen great changes to the industrial landscape of the Philippines. New goalposts have been drawn by corporations big and small. Common trends include increased investment…
Over the last few decades, unabated carbon emissions have fueled climate change, with the Philippines contributing 150.6 million tons of carbon dioxide in 2019. By creating technology-advanced and fuel-efficient cars, young individuals from De La Salle University are applying their knowledge of Engineering and Computer Technology to create solutions that reduce carbon emissions. The DLSU…
Drug design is an involved, expensive, and time-consuming process that forms the basis of modern Medicine. However, pharmaceutical scientists are now able to leverage technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to expedite both drug design and the delivery of drugs to the market for purchase. Capping ANN predictions Within the broad umbrella of AI lies deep…
The ubiquity of microplastics in our environment presents a growing concern. Such is the breadth of the issue that microplastics have now reached Mount Everest, one of the most remote places on Earth. These miniscule particles can now be found even inside the stomachs of animals and consequently, humans. Though tiny plastic particles are one…
If you have been on the internet for the past year, you have probably heard of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are digital assets that represent ownership of unique items, which lets users earn up to millions of dollars by selling digital items and collectibles such as digital art, basketball video clips, or virtual properties. However,…
The Industrial Management Engineering Society (IMES) proudly presents IE Week 2021, a week-long culminating event celebrating the students and staff involved in the field. From July 26 to 30, the IMES hopes to unite the industrial engineering community and highlight the different facets of being an industrial engineer. Project heads Mika Arriola and Rein Gonzales…
Antibiotic use has been formed by decades of success in improving medical care through the treatment of bacterial infections and controlling the transmission of disease. While the discovery of antibacterial agents has transformed modern medicine, our reliance on them has led to the inevitable evolution of bacteria, bringing greater threats to public health. Despite their…