The Microuniverse Wall at the Liberty Science Center (LSC) featured a florid array of cell cultures. They were living, colorful pieces of art that laid on the wall. As a volunteer, I made efforts to glance, and sometimes wondrously stare, at the masterpiece in Microbes Rule. Looking at the pathogens, I thought, “How can something destructive be so beautiful?”
Standing before microbial art opened my mind; science is flexible.
The patient held the mirror to glimpse at her restored hair. “Oh...my…gosh...I LOVE IT!” she cried, beaming with confidence. As I witnessed the physician congratulating her, I remembered my vision and precision sharpening when tasked with separating the harvested, blood-soaked hair follicles into groups that filled the Petri dish. Although my role was small compared to the physicians, I reveled in the position of contributing to medicine’s evolution.
Science's unparalleled opportunities fascinate me; it serves to do anything from making people feel better again to rebirthing their youthful prestige. My enthusiasm prompted me to wonder, “How many more ways can science be utilized?” My curiosity led me to uncover genomics’ basics, specifically CRISPR-Cas. The method of editing genetic strands at will and possibly enhancing the medical field intrigues me. Furthermore, its potential benefits in therapeutic and clinical settings drive me to explore more scientific possibilities.
As I pursued my scientific interests, science revealed itself in different forms. I've seen it heal and rejuvenate people and alter society’s way of approaching novel advancements. As for the Microuniverse Wall, science made me smile.
