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Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

The student news site of The Harker School.

Harker Aquila

Honors Bioinformatics student Thomas Campisi (11) pours lysogeny broth, a nutrient-rich medium containing the bacteria ampicillin, into a test tube. The class introduces students with varying interests to understanding the vast amounts of data from DNA sequencing.

Bioinformatics elective offers intersection of disciplines

by Nathan Yee and William Jiang February 5, 2025

High schools across the United States rarely offer bioinformatics due to its recent emergence and the need for extensive resources and equipment. However, this year Honors Bioinformatics debuted as a science...

Foodborne illnesses threaten public health in California

Foodborne illnesses threaten public health in California

by Ashley Mo and Claire Tian January 8, 2025

In today’s uncertain landscape of public health, foodborne illnesses remain a prominent issue, with outbreaks of salmonella, E. coli and listeria appearing across the nation. These pathogens often...

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