In this blog post, we will examine the concept and significance of epigenetics, as well as its potential to transcend existing genetic determinism. Looking back on the history of science, there has been a close relationship between the beliefs of researchers and the advancement of science. These beliefs stemmed from a belief in the wonders and beauty of nature. For example, there is...
In this blog post, we will introduce how nutritionists working in hospitals contribute to patient care and recovery. When most people hear the word “nutritionist,” they think of someone who is responsible for school lunches. In fact, when I tell people that I majored in food and nutrition, they usually ask me if I want to become a nutritionist, and regardless of my answer, they start...
In this blog post, we will look at how aluminum, which appears fragile, gained strength and functionality through alloying and became a key material in high-tech industries. When walking down the street, you can see shiny foreign cars such as Audis and BMWs. Would you believe that these beautiful cars are actually made of a material that looks as plain as foil? The material in question is...
In this blog post, we will examine the criteria for reasonable consumption through the balance between current and future consumption, time preference, and life cycle. If you are wondering how much you should consume, historian Thomas Fuller would answer, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,” while writer Samuel Johnson would argue, “Consume less, no matter what you have.” So, how...
In this blog post, we will look at the impact and changes smartphones have had on our lives, and whether we are in control of them. The evolution of communication and changes in lifestyle Since ancient times, people have valued communication with each other. In the past, there were no communication devices, so people had to travel to deliver messages in person, but today we communicate...
In this blog post, I reflect on how being bullied while studying abroad in Canada as a child affected my emotions, relationships, and maturity. When I was in third grade, I went to school in Canada for a year. Life in Korea had always been familiar and comfortable, so when I first heard that I was going to Canada, I was excited but also very worried. Would I be able to adapt to a new...
In this blog post, we will examine how altruistic behavior, despite appearing disadvantageous to individuals, survived in human evolution and became established as a survival strategy for groups. “Just a bite.” It is not easy to refuse a friend’s request to share a little ramen, even when you are hungry. Furthermore, if your friend is being beaten up by someone on the street, you...
In this blog post, we will examine which of the two plays a more important role in the development of smart devices. Recently, the importance of smart devices has been rapidly increasing. With smartphones, smart TVs, smart watches, smart homes, and other devices, it is difficult to find a device in our daily lives that does not have the word “smart” attached to it. The smartphone, which...
In this blog post, we will introduce how PCR technology is used in various fields, such as forensic evidence analysis and environmental microbial monitoring. In 1993, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Kary Mullis for his development of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR). His achievement paved the way for the amplification of large quantities of DNA from a single molecule. PCR...
In this blog post, we will examine how the right of reply strikes a balance between freedom of the press and the protection of an individual’s reputation. When one’s reputation is damaged by media coverage, there are several legal procedures that can be followed to seek redress. Our civil law stipulates that monetary compensation, such as damages, as well as non-monetary...