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The Young Investigators Review is Stony Brook University's undergraduate-oriented, all-inclusive science journal. Founded in 2008, our mission is to provide the student community with a way to learn more about the research currently being done on-campus by their faculty and fellow peers. We feature articles that span all fields, from Physics to Neuroscience, as well as original student research reports straight from the campus laboratories. Our journal offers aspiring talented future researchers and physicians a way to hone their science writing skills and spread word of their experiences to inspire incoming students to think about devoting their futures to the various fields of science.
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Examining The Benefits of Including Mental Health Assessments in Primary Health Check-Ups

Jamie Yoon, 10th Grade Every year, millions of people undergo medical screenings to monitor their physical health. These screenings have enabled the early detection of diseases and better management of chronic illnesses (1). Along with these screenings, primary health check-ups are comprehensive evaluations that monitor an individual’s overall health. Such tools have transformed healthcare, allowing millions to maintain their physical well-being better than ever. Yet, … Continue reading Examining The Benefits of Including Mental Health Assessments in Primary Health Check-Ups

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The Importance Of Mental Health Screenings in Primary Care Check-Ups

Giselle Espinoza, 10th Grade Mental health has become a significant issue in contemporary society, shaped by historical and societal developments. Historically, mental illness was often misunderstood and stigmatized, leading to the marginalization of affected individuals. Today, mental health is recognized as a critical component of overall well-being, yet the integration of mental health screenings into routine medical care remains inconsistent. This essay argues for the … Continue reading The Importance Of Mental Health Screenings in Primary Care Check-Ups

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How AI Effects the Creativity of Students

Melanie Saravia, 10th Grade In 1956 at a workshop organized by John McCarthy at the Dartmouth Summer Research Program, the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) was born. His goal was to figure out ways that machines could be able to stimulate aspects of intelligence. People who attended this workshop began to lead significant projects under the field of AI. From 1956-1974 the field of artificial … Continue reading How AI Effects the Creativity of Students

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Normalize Mental Health Screenings!!

Jahshelle Papin, 10th Grade Recently there has been a light brought to the importance of mental health as an important part of a person’s overall well being. Regardless of this mental health screenings are not yet a major part of primary health care check ups for most people. This essay argues why mental health screenings should be a major part of health care check ups … Continue reading Normalize Mental Health Screenings!!

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The Era of Technology

Elian Ulloa, 10th Grade In the era of rapid technological advancement, Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in education, offering innovative solutions to enhance learning experiences. As educators navigate the integration of AI into the classroom, it is essential to examine its potential to promote both learning and creativity while addressing historical concerns and limitations. AI offers various avenues to promote learning in … Continue reading The Era of Technology

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Considering the Ethics of Genetic Engineering

Tiffany Chung, 11th Grade Currently, over 250 million people worldwide live with a genetic disorder, with the majority lacking any FDA-approved treatments (1). Enter genetic engineering – a rapidly advancing field of biotechnology that allows manipulation of genes to address various health issues, including diseases and cancer. The prospect of genetic engineering seemed far-fetched during its conception in the early 20th century. From the early … Continue reading Considering the Ethics of Genetic Engineering

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Ethical Concerns of Genetic Engineering

Sara Maltempi, Grade 12 Genetic engineering is a term that sounds alarming to many, as using technology to manipulate an organism’s genetic material is a concept that brings the warnings of various science fiction works to mind. However, genetic engineering is not all about creating monsters and giving humans more desirable traits. It is used today for benefits such as reducing the need for pesticides, … Continue reading Ethical Concerns of Genetic Engineering

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GenEthics: Benefits and Concerns

Sanjivani Singh, Grade 12 Food scarcity is a global issue that has been greatly rising since 2018, causing an ever-growing demand for innovative solutions (1). Traditional approaches to rectify this issue – like conventional plant breeding – have often been limited in their efficacy and scope, leading to the development of more advanced methods to tackle this complex issue. One of these solutions is genetic … Continue reading GenEthics: Benefits and Concerns

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Bias and Objectivity: Unraveling the Collision of Two Opposing Forces in Science

Daanish Bassi, Grade 11 In the scientific community, millions of academic papers are published each year detailing the research completed by the vast number of scientists all over the globe. As this tremendous amount of research grows even further, it must be objective and free of bias to ensure that it is trustworthy and accurate (1). Realistically, however, the true essence of objective research may … Continue reading Bias and Objectivity: Unraveling the Collision of Two Opposing Forces in Science

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Humanity’s Evolution: Natural or Engineered

Fiona Wong, Grade 12 From the humans that swarm the world’s bustling city streets, to every blade of grass lining our front lawns, all of these organisms are made of DNA – and all forms of DNA are composed of four essential building blocks: adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine (1). The key differences that contribute to human individuality lie in our DNA sequences; genes code … Continue reading Humanity’s Evolution: Natural or Engineered

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The Question of Self-Driving

Shriyans Singh, Grade 12 As technology has advanced, entities such as logistics companies have considered turning to self-driving transportation in order to facilitate lower costs and faster transportation (1). Considering the possibilities of self-driving, the impacts could be radical. Factors such as climate change, costs, and lack of resources makes transportation harder and more important, self driving technology has been improving to attempt to help … Continue reading The Question of Self-Driving

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Industrial Waste: Environmental Considerations

Jessica Curran, Grade 12 Technology is finding its way into every corner of our lives including the industrial production process. This use of technology has been able to increase manufacturing efficiency by relying on machinery that can work 24/7 with little error [1]. This way, significantly more goods can be produced, but this comes at the cost of producing significantly more industrial waste. Industrial waste … Continue reading Industrial Waste: Environmental Considerations

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