Norbert Borski

Norbert Borski is a first-year Master’s student in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Oncology at UvA. He completed his Bachelor’s in Biology in Cracow, Poland, and then traveled through South America before settling in Amsterdam. Besides spending time in the lab, he is passionate about exploring new cultures, traveling, and learning languages. In his free time, he enjoys creating art through pottery, painting, and writing, as well as appreciating art through film and theater.

To Create a New Generation

By Norbert Borski Illustration by Merel Hamminga Spreading genes is a fundamental part of existence on Earth. For many organisms, it is the very essence – producing offspring and continuing the cycle of life. Although it might sound simple, finding a suitable partner is not always easy. Over hundreds of thousands of years, species have…

In and Out: Plastic Inside and Around Us

By Norbert Borski Illustration by Madelene Nitzsche The human body is a well-functioning, complex system made up of trillions of cells. As you can imagine, our body must be compartmentalized – we have organs, made of specific tissues, which are composed of specific cells. They can be tightly connected, creating walls that separate one part…

Just to Get Published: An Insight Into the Scientific Lying

Article and illustration by Norbert Borski Scientific journals exist for one reason – sharing knowledge. The core idea is that major discoveries are published so the world and other researchers can stay updated on recent advancements. But what if something published is not true? What if our research turns out to be based on false…

For some 209 lifetimes, for others a blink: what 20 years feels like

By Norbert Borski Illustration by Juul What is 20 years? For some, it is an eternity, for others a glimpse. For most students, 20 years represents the majority of theirs lives. If we assume to live for 80 years – a rather optimistic estimate – 20 years would only be a quarter of our lifetime. But…