Meliha Çay

My name is Meliha Çay, and I am currently a 3rd-year Bioengineering student at Marmara University. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and now I have the incredible opportunity to combine it with my academic field as the Content Manager for Biologyto. My mission is to make science accessible, fun, and engaging for everyone. At Biologyto, we aim to inspire a love for science through articles that are not only informative but also full of excitement and creativity. I hope to spark curiosity in others and help them explore the amazing world of bioengineering and beyond.

Dancing Plague: The Plague That Made People Dance Until Death

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During summer 1518 numerous residents of Strasbourg experienced uncontrollable dancing which produced an alarming situation throughout the city streets. A single woman began dancing uncontrollably which eventually spread to hundreds until some performers dropped from exhaustion until they died. These participants seemed different from usual festive revellers since their bodies moved involuntarily. During this period […]

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Bioweekly – Biohybrid Hand

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Science never sleeps, and neither does biology! 🧬✨ This week, we’re diving into three fascinating breakthroughs shaping the future of medicine, technology, and human health. Researchers have created a biohybrid robotic hand powered by real human muscle, paving the way for ultra-realistic prosthetics. Meanwhile, a revolutionary triple click chemistry technique is transforming drug development, making

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Could a Zombie Fungus Evolve to Infect Humans? The Last of Us… for Real?

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The unique control mechanism of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis sets this fungus apart from other natural organisms since it earned its “zombie-ant fungus” classification. These microscopic intruders penetrate insect hosts where they take control of the brain functions that drive insects to perform a death ritual before the agent activates its spore production cycle. After the host

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Ancient Medicine: Healing Through Ages

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Back then, even before the hospitals, doctors, pharmaceuticals, and white lab coats, humanity relied on ancient practices for healing. These remedies based on natural curiosity, logic and a little bit of witchcraft were as appealing as they were helpful. Where mystical rituals meet fantastically versatile applications like using spider silk, tribal medicine of the old

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Collagen: The Skin’s Secret Weapon Against Aging—Or Just Another Beauty Myth?

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Our skin is more than just an epidermis or a layer on our body. It is the largest organ in the body and when taken care of you can tell how healthy you are by simply looking at it. What really makes skin interesting are the skin imperfections where the wrinkle, the acne, the dark

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Dream Visualization: How Your Brain Becomes a Midnight Movie Director

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Dreams are like randomly generated playlists your mind comes up with at night; could be nostalgic, could be messy and chaotic, and most of the time, pure genius. Serious or silly, from flying through space with spacecraft to having a tea-party with a dinosaur, your mind’s creative department remains active during sleep. But how does

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Venom as Medicine: How Deadly Toxins Are Being Used to Heal

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Nothing is as scary as the concept of venom – a secretion intended for immobilizing, injuring, and sometimes even causing the death of a prey. Yet, lurking within these toxic cocktails lies an extraordinary paradox, here’s the kicker: There is a lot more to venom than simply killing; venom can also cure. This dual characteristic

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The Immortal Jellyfish: Could Its Biological Immortality Hold the Key to Human Longevity?

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A Special Species that Avoids Aging Imagine, a life-being which could, at the face of danger or when it feels that its life is almost over, just click on ‘restart’ button, and be back to its earliest state. Meet Turritopsis dohrnii, or the” immortal jellyfish”, minuscule jellyfish species. This jellyfish is not only a record

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Epigenetic Memory: How Your Ancestors’ Experiences Shape Your Genes

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Imagine that your great-great-grandmother was a high-class pastry chef, whipping up cakes and cookies with ease, preparing meals to royal families. But here you are, burning toast and even struggling with instant noodles. Could her extraordinary abilities of cooking somehow hidden in your genes, waiting to be unlocked? Maybe your sudden obsession with baking shows

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