Bruce Ames: The Scientist Who Developed the Ames Test and Fought Cancer
A distinguished American biochemist and geneticist, Bruce Ames revolutionized toxicology by creating the Ames test to evaluate the mutagenicity of chemical compounds. His method...
How Bronx Residents Can Reduce Plastic Usage in Everyday Life
Plastic consumption is an unavoidable part of everyday life for most people. Bags, bottles, and other packaging are predominantly made from this material. Once...
Mildred Cohn: outstanding achievements of the Bronx native
Biochemistry is an extremely important and interesting scientific field. It studies organic substances, their structure, distribution, role in the body, etc. This science was...
Norton Zinder: The Famed Geneticist and Molecular Biologist
His name entered the history of science thanks to the discovery of transduction—a process where bacteriophages, or viruses that infect bacteria, transfer genes from...
Eco-friendly products for conscious consumers in the Bronx
Why is it important to be an ecologically educated person? This approach contributes to the improvement of the environment and living conditions in a...
William Jacobs: The American Microbiologist and Geneticist
A professor of microbiology, immunology, and genetics, he developed a method for introducing foreign DNA into mycobacteria. This paved the way for creating genetic...
The Life and Scientific Legacy of Karl Turekian
What do geophysics and geochemistry study, and why are these complex sciences essential? These disciplines delve into the Earth's structure and processes, serving humanity...
Susan Wessler’s Remarkable Achievements
America has given the world countless extraordinary individuals who have made indelible marks in history through their achievements. These people have excelled in various...
Eric Sanderson: New York City Nature Historian, Creator of the Mannahatta Project
An American landscape ecologist, New York City nature historian, and urban environment researcher. He is best known as the author and leader of the...
Bronx Green-Up Initiative: Reviving Urban Agriculture
Founded in 1988 to support urban volunteers who began transforming vacant lots into green spaces, Bronx Green-Up has become a cornerstone for community gardening...