Does anybody here share a passion for biology like me?

[Desolate123]

I was wondering if there are any fellow biology devotees here....I am practically dying to discuss one of my favorite interests with someone else who has a likewise passion for it!

[Mr. Rager]

I have a degree in Microbio but I've mainly done cell bio stuff and worked in a cancer research lab. What did you study ?

[Desolate123]

I am actually currently engaged in undergraduate studies, I am a freshman at a local community college.  I'm not currently majoring in Biology, I am a psychology major on the contrary, but I think I would like to instead transition to a biology major sometime before next semester starts for me.

I mainly just have an enormous interest in Biology...I think it is just such a fascinating science.  I love all aspects of it, but especially neuroscience and genetics, as well as bioethics and biotechnology too.  I want to become a biology professor after schooling and such.

What draws you to the field?  Are you a biologist?

[Mr. Rager]

Well first I majored in microbiology with the hopes of becoming a doctor. After deciding I don't want to waste 10 years of my life in rigorous study I decided to go the research route. After I graduated I got a job from my childhood oncologist studying Ewings Sarcoma which is a similar cancer to what I had rhabdomyosarcoma. Other than cancer research I am really interested in primate evolution to humans. Just the thought nature can take mammals from swinging from trees to modern humans just blows my mind.

Besides biology I am also fascinated with computers. So I have decided to get my masters in Bioinformatics and hopefully become a software engineer to allow us to be able to read and interpret vast amounts of biological data using computers.

[Desolate123]

That sounds amazing!  What exactly does the field of Bioinformatics exactly consist of, anyway?

I agree, the human journey enthralls and captivates me as well, a journey of millions of years, from simple primates swinging amongst trees to becoming possibly the most intelligent species in universal existence, it is truly possible the greatest story ever....

[jbevis]

I love Biology. I just got my BS in Biology and am currently trying to get into graduate school for a PhD. I'm on waiting lists (which doesn't help my anxiety any) and should know next week if I'm accepted to any schools or not. My main interest is molecular biology and genetics. If I don't get into graduate school I'll be applying for jobs, hopefully as a research assistant :)

[LivingLife]

I'm currently in college and came in as a bio major cause my parents told me to become a dr. After 2 years I realized I kinda like it but its not for me. I will be graduating next spring with a double major in applied math and sociology and a minor in biology. Ever since my first panic attack a few months ago I got really interested in neuroscience because I really want to understand what's going on in my brain that's creating this sensitivities to panic and anxiety.