Mark ZhangThe flesh is a global namespaceWhen we drink a cup of coffee, we often think of the caffeine as going “straight to our brain.” How does the caffeine know where to go?2 min read·Nov 9, 2020--1--1
Mark ZhangCoffee with a shot of biochemistryHave you ever wondered what happens in your body when you drink a cup of coffee? Like, what the molar concentration of caffeine in your…4 min read·Nov 8, 2020----
Mark ZhangMicroservices and antibody stainingAs a software engineer exploring biology, it is always a delight to come across techniques in biology research that echo design principles…3 min read·Nov 5, 2020----
Mark ZhangThe Limitless Potential of Biological SystemsImagine a world where we understand exactly how biology works. How every gene is controlled, how every ligand docks, how every protein…8 min read·Nov 1, 2020----
Mark ZhangTop Reads of the Week (2020–09–01)Defining the ’90s Music Canon: a delightful, highly-interactive investigation into which songs from the 90s are still popular today. A…1 min read·Sep 1, 2020----
Mark ZhangLinks Roundup (2020–08–23)New Pen-and-Ink Method Draws Health Sensors Directly on Skin1 min read·Aug 23, 2020----
Mark ZhangLinks Roundup (2020–08–14)The First Gene-Edited Squid in History Is a Biological Breakthrough1 min read·Aug 14, 2020----
Mark ZhangClinical Trials and FDA Approval (a 5-minute guide)Why is developing a new drug so expensive for pharma companies? What is the difference between Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical…4 min read·Jun 21, 2018----