N. A. Grijalva-BorjaPikachurin: The Lightning Bolt ProteinOn February 27th of every year, fans of the popular video game franchise, Pokemon, come together to celebrate its inception back in 1996…3 min read·Mar 1, 2024----
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaHarnessing Non-Conventional Yeasts (NCY) for Biofuel Production: A Paradigm Shift in Renewable…Have you ever found yourself pondering the relevance of delving into intricate biological processes like the Krebs cycle?3 min read·Feb 6, 2024----
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaEcuador chooses to preserve its underground oil reservesIn a landmark decision, Ecuador has chosen not to allow oil exploitation in one of Latin America’s most valuable ecosystems.4 min read·Aug 23, 2023----
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaDecoding the Science of Caffeine: How It Stimulates and EnergizeLet’s explore a compound that has intrigued us for decades: caffeine. This unassuming substance possesses the ability to stimulate our…3 min read·Jul 10, 2023--2--2
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaA Letter to My Daughter: Navigating Paternity and Scientific Pursuits AbroadOn this special Father’s Day, I want to express my love and dedication to my incredible daughter.3 min read·Jun 21, 2023--1--1
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaDancing with Destiny: Nancy Wexler’s Quest to Unravel Huntington’s DiseaseHuntington’s disease: From tragic dances to groundbreaking discoveries, a journey of hope and resilience towards a brighter future5 min read·Jun 11, 2023--1--1
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaUnveiling the Mysteries of Antibiotic Resistance: Mobile Genetic ElementsOnce upon a time, a silent battle was raging in the microscopic world of bacteria. It was a war between the powerful weapons of antibiotics…4 min read·Jun 3, 2023----
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaThe Quirky World of Scientific Naming: From “Just Another Kinase” to “PACMAN”Let’s explore the whimsical side of scientific nomenclature in biology. PAC-MAN and SHERLOCK make an appearance too! 🧪☕️4 min read·May 28, 2023--1--1
N. A. Grijalva-BorjaUnlocking Secrets: A New Organelle Discovered Inside Animal CellsMeet the Pxo bodies, newfound organelles storing phosphate in animal cells, reshaping our understanding of cells.4 min read·May 22, 2023--1--1
N. A. Grijalva-Borja8-March and Ecuadorian women scientists: A (brief) state of the artSo many efforts have been done by Ecuadorian scientists to visualize the work of women scientists in our country, let's know more about it8 min read·Mar 8, 2023----