Sophie Nguyen
Sophie Nguyen recently graduated from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi (USTH) with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. With a passion for nutrition and food science, Sophie gained experience in food composition analysis and nutrition development. She also participated in an international credit mobility program in Cancer Biology at the University of Trento (Italy).
As an undergraduate research assistant at USTH, Sophie analyzed and extracted compositions of endemic tea species in Vietnam. Additionally, she tutored fellow Biology students and led a group project titled "Vietnamese carrot hairy root induction and cultivation for optimized β-carotene production". The project aimed to develop an innovative method for producing β-carotene.
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Can Anxiety Be Cured? What Causes It and Treatments
What does anxiety feel like? Anxiety is a natural and common response to challenging situations. Such tension can actually be beneficial under normal circumstances since it makes you more alert and aware. However, people with anxiety disorders often have intense worry and fear for no clear reason. If you find it hard to control your […]
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What Does Bloating Mean? Causes and Home Remedies
What does bloating mean? Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling of tightness, swelling, gassiness, or fullness in your abdomen or tummy. The sensation can range from mild to intense discomfort (1). Sometimes people confuse bloating with abdominal distension, which is when the abdomen swells and increases in size (2). While people may feel their belly has […]
