Archive - The Human Side of Science

Transcription Factors: The People Who Help You Walk Your Path

What molecular biology taught me about the people who help us move beyond our blocks—and the ones who help us pause before we walk into danger.

Nov 15 • Dr. Christina Pressl

October 2025

Beyond the Franchise of Knowledge

Why true discovery demands curiosity and freedom

Oct 19 • Dr. Christina Pressl

The Symphony Inside: Breaking Open the Ivory Tower

A reflection on breaking open ivory towers and rediscovering wonder

Oct 4 • Dr. Christina Pressl

September 2025

Wind Under My Arms: On Returning to What Makes You Feel Alive

A story about surfing, freedom, and the courage to suck at something you once loved

Sep 7 • Dr. Christina Pressl

When Science Reminds You Why You Fell in Love With It

Thoughts from a journal club that restored my faith in the long game

Sep 5 • Dr. Christina Pressl

The Garden of Not Knowing

Somewhere between what is known and what is possible, a voice begins to take shape.

Sep 3 • Dr. Christina Pressl

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