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Potential Therapeutic Effects of sEH Inhibition in Neurological Disorders
By Nathifa Nasim, Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior ‘22 Author’s note: I was recently introduced to this topic and the potential for sEH inhibition in the context of Alzheimer’s while at Dr. Lee-Way Jin’s lab in the MIND Institute. Further research into the topic outside the lab led to the realization of the broader implications of […]
Unnoticed Adverse Childhood Experiences in COVID-19
By Vishwanath Prathikanti, Political Science ‘23 Author’s Note: While doing research for a paper on the mental decline in adults during the pandemic, I discovered something alarming occurring in younger people. While young adults are still the most susceptible to acquire depression in the pandemic, an unprecedented number of K-12 students were as well. Furthermore, […]
Modified Mu Opioid Receptors Lead to Analgesia Without Physical Dependence
By Neha Madugala, Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior ‘21 Author’s Note: I wrote this literature review for my UWP104F class to assess new opioid-based medications for pain-relief. While opioids are the best known pain relievers we currently have, they have the severe risks of addiction and overdose. This paper analyzes literature that attempts to amplify the […]
It’s Not You, It’s Your Microbes: The Association Between Microbiota and Depressive Behavior in Mice
By Reshma Kolala, Medical & Molecular Microbiology ‘22 Author’s Note: A recent switch into the Microbiology major prompted me to explore recent developments in the field. I came across this study that examined the role of gut microbiota in brain function and mood regulation. With the globally rising prevalence of depression, this study provides some […]
After Eureka Comes Death
As insulin prices skyrocket, diabetics turn to increasingly dangerous solutions to manage their illnesses By Jesse Kireyev, History ‘21 Author’s Note: There’s an indescribable type of heartbreak that comes from hearing a close diabetic family member or friend tell you they cannot afford their next dose and won’t be able to for weeks. A day […]
COVID-19 Testing: Three Tools for Public Health
By Jessica Lee, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ‘21 Author’s Note: Inspired by the success of the asymptomatic testing at UC Davis, I wrote this article exploring the different types of diagnostic and antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2, focusing on mechanisms and relative sensitivities and specificities. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of widespread and […]
Talking with a pediatric oncology nurse about COVID-19 and how it has forever changed the culture of oncology healthcare
By Grace Wensley, Biological Sciences ‘21 Author’s Note: As I saw how the COVID-19 pandemic has so greatly affected the elderly population and immunocompromised adults, I wondered why there wasn’t as much as a conversation about immunocompromised children. I interviewed a pediatric oncology nurse working at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California, and discovered how difficult […]
Epigenetics as a Tool for Personalized and Targeted Care
By Parmida Pajouhesh, Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior ‘23 Author’s Note: For as long as I can remember I wanted to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. More recently, I have been exposed to the study of epigenetics, which has unveiled the importance of prioritizing prevention of disease and furthered my interest in the field […]
Limitations and Advancements of Diagnostics and Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer
By Mari Hoffman, Genetics & Genomics ‘21 Author’s note: I wrote this literature review for an assignment in UWP104E, Writing in Science. I chose this topic because my mom recently got diagnosed with ovarian cancer and I wanted to use this opportunity to learn more about the literature surrounding ovarian cancer and more specifically the latest […]