Science & Culture
Ask a Scientist – Episode 1: Why Do We Choke Under Pressure?
Namitha Alluri and Sachi Badola
Mar 9, 2026
In our first episode of Ask a Scientist, we are excited to feature Dr. Sian Beilock, the 19th President of Dartmouth College and a renowned cognitive scientist, as she explores the brain science behind choking under pressure, the powerful connections between mind and body in high-stress situations, and her journey through science—along with advice for younger scientists.
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Kevin He '29
Apr 4, 2026
Universal Base-Edited CAR7 T-Cell Therapy to Treat Relapsed T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL)
Base-edited CAR-T therapy offers new hope for relapsed T-ALL by inducing remission and bridging patients to stem cell transplant.
Keigo Fujita '29
Apr 3, 2026
Rejuvenating Senescent Dopaminergic Neurons: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Parkinson's Disease
A novel therapeutic strategy for Parkinson's Disease may soon restore neuronal function without neuron elimination or replacement.
Nina Prakash
Mar 9, 2026
Nina Prakash's Senior Thesis Spotlight: Investigating the role of the serotonin 1B receptor in the neuroplastic effects of psilocybin in mice
Nina Prakash ’25 studies whether psilocybin’s neuroplastic effects depend on serotonin 1B rather than serotonin 2A.