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…Mar 1Mar 1
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?Feb 6Feb 6
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.Aug 23, 2023Aug 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…Jul 10, 20232Jul 10, 20232
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.Jun 21, 20231Jun 21, 20231
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 futureJun 11, 20231Jun 11, 20231
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…Jun 3, 2023Jun 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! 🧪☕️May 28, 20231May 28, 20231
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.May 22, 20231May 22, 20231
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 itMar 8, 2023Mar 8, 2023