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Guess What? We’re Using Blockchain and AI to Fight COVID-19, Privacy First!

The COVID-19 Challenge: More Than Just a Bug Okay, so remember when COVID-19 hit? It spread like wildfire, and honestly, our healthcare systems were scrambling. Diagnosing it quickly and accurately was a massive hurdle. You know how it is – doctors needed reliable tools, fast. Traditional methods, bless their hearts,…

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Beyond Rights: Imagining an Ethical Covenant with Animals Through Drucilla Cornell

So, I’ve been diving into this really interesting piece that explores the work of Drucilla Cornell, a philosopher known for her deep dives into feminist theory and critical thought. But what caught my eye here is her focus on something we often grapple with: our relationship with animals. It turns…

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Unlocking Radix Bupleuri’s Secrets: Morphology, Genes, and Chemistry

Okay, so let’s talk about something pretty cool: Radix Bupleuri. If you’re into traditional medicine, especially Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you’ve probably heard of it. It’s derived from the dried roots of a plant called Bupleurum chinense, and let me tell you, it’s a big deal. This root has been…