Loy Hashimoto (loy-hashimoto)

Loy Hashimoto (‘22) is a Science writer. She enjoys writing about genetics and genetic engineering as well as the ethics concerning the two topics. In her free time, she likes to watch movies and TV shows and dance.

Science

Edward Jenner: The Father of Modern Vaccination

Loy Hashimoto, Daisy Lin 

Edward Jenner pioneered the creation of the smallpox vaccine and his work is reflected in modern vaccines.

Issue 14, Volume 111

Science

Genetically Engineered Spicy Tomatoes?

Loy Hashimoto 

It may be possible to engineer tomatoes with an active molecule found in chili peppers using gene editing, but there are ethical concerns regarding genetically modified crops.

Issue 8, Volume 111