writing.

This is where I make sense of the world—through stories about science, my experiences and ideas, told as simply and honestly as I can.

Inside the hidden life of bacteria

Aug 4, 2026

Inside the hidden life of Bacteria

I laughed when my teacher told me that bacteria have an immune system. It sounded ridiculous. Bacteria are teeny-tiny beings. They do not have brain, body, and blood.

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The inaccessibility of science

Jun 25, 2026

The inaccessibility of science

As a PhD student, I spent years working on complex interactions between cells and viruses. Along the way, I discovered new things that helped us better understand how viruses manipulate our system.

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The becoming of a Scientist

Dec 15, 2025

The becoming of a Scientist

The clock shows 7:59 a.m. I am sitting on the bedside of my small hostel room, staring at my phone screen.

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The Paradoxical Nature of Viruses

Dec 1, 2025

The Paradoxical Nature of Viruses

Viruses stand somewhere between living and dead, and that strange middle state is what makes them endlessly fascinating.

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Duality of Viruses

Jul 16, 2025

Duality of Viruses

We often judge people before knowing everything about them, just like we judge viruses. Viruses are not entirely bad.

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