I owe a lot to a guppy. It may sound silly, but in light of my childhood, I cannot deny a guppy sparked my interest in biology. One day, when I was an elementary school student, I heard from my teacher that the only underwater mammal was a whale. Upon hearing it, I felt curiosity lighting up inside me and I wanted to check whether the guppy I had at home was a mammal or not, because I saw guppy's babies coming from mother's belly. I didn't completely make sense to me. Then, I started reading through an encyclopedia and learned so many things; that mammals breast-feed their babies, that a guppy ...
I owe a lot to a guppy. It may sound silly, but in light of my childhood, I cannot deny a guppy sparked my interest in biology. One day, when I was an elementary school student, I heard from my teacher that the only underwater mammal was a whale. Upon hearing it, I felt curiosity lighting up inside me and I wanted to check whether the guppy I had at home was a mammal or not, because I saw guppy's babies coming from mother's belly. I didn't completely make sense to me. Then, I started reading through an encyclopedia and learned so many things; that mammals breast-feed their babies, that a guppy ...
My biology began 3 months ago when I decided to change my field from physics to biology. I have been in Europe for 2.5 years and since I arrived I have been trying to get a PhD position in physics which was my original field but because of political situations (EU and UN resolutions about Iran) whenever I jointed to institutes or tried to get a position in universities I was told that Iranian are banded to study or work in the field of physics. I am not politician or interested in politics but I suffered a lot because of it. I always believe that science should be free of politics. I was quite ...
As a young boy I wanted to grow up to be a sportsman. But that all changed the day I entered my first school lab. Actually, it all started just before then. I vividly remember my feeling of anticipation the night before my first science class. I guess I’ve always been a science geek! Anticipation turned to awe when I walked into the lab and saw the array of Bunsen burners, conical flasks, test tubes and myriad other seemingly amazing bits of apparatus. Even the ancient wooden benches, made by Noah prior to starting on the Ark, were amazing! Throughout school the joy I felt each time I entere ...
I always thought that ideally job would be the one that you could do and enjoy even if you don’t get paid for it. Before being here, doing differentiation of stem cells into neurons for neurodegenerative diseases treatment, I tried another few unlike things. Finishing my college studies as clinical laboratory scientist, my jobs were in blood banks and clinical laboratories. I even tried to sell medications. Well, none of that made me feel completely fulfilled as I do now, spending the time it takes enjoying what I do. I never thought I could be doing what I do, because it was not planned. I ...
I often like to tell people that my "bio" started with the day I spoke my first five syllable word "antibiotics" as I sat on my grandmother’s lap, but who am I kidding? It certainly did not start the day I emphatically told my teacher that I didn't understand "cells" nor did it start the day my grandmother died of cancer and I firmly told myself that "cancer cannot be genetic" nor on the day I refused to study the chapter on RNA biology or memorize the functions of vitamins or draw the cochlea in the ear. I strongly believe, however that my "bio-destiny" started the day I read Michael Cricht ...
Having sustained grave injuries, my sister lay still as we hid among the ruins of the castle. We had failed to deter the dragon from its ravenous, frenzied pursuit. Our end was surely near. Then I had the brilliant idea to scream, launching me from the nightmare into my four-year old reality. I heard myself weeping loudly for Tylenol, which I was certain would restore my sister's health. From this innocent beginning, my subconscious desire to find medical solutions in the face of hopeless situations has driven me to pursue a career in gene therapy. ...
I was always interested in science, but my specific interest in biology can be traced to two great teachers. In the seventh grade, Mr. Genereux not only taught us biology with a great deal of personal passion and a likable attitude, he brought it to life for us. I especially recall one lesson where we were reading about fish anatomy, physiology, etc. He took some people fishing off Cape Cod, and brought back enough large cod for everyone to dissect in class. He also made sure that we all knew that chemistry was an integral part of biology, teaching us about how sugar and many other useful c ...
My “bio” began very early. I grew up on my Fathers farm (even though farms had faded away, he insisted on creating his own with 10 kids and 6.5 acres of land). We could run and explore the grounds, ponds, plants, trees...everything was beautiful and alive with life. We could dissect anything we wanted (except large farm animals of course)! Ironically, my Father, who never finished a traditional high school could build houses, and handle a farm with the greatest of finesse. Science was everywhere! That’s why the Bio page excites me so: everything is different and like life, our ability ...
From a very early age I have taken a keen interest in the exploration of the natural world. I remember carrying around a magnifying glass everywhere I went. I would closely follow bugs going about their business and inspect unique rocks I came across along the way. Some of my earliest memories include walking around my neighborhood searching for rocks with a unique color, size or texture. I had a small metal box where I kept the most unique and interesting. I have retained my sense of wonder and amazement with the natural world. Now I hope to become a professionally trained biochemist and st ...