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Vesicles in the Study of Flaviviruses
By Nick Puso, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology ’23 Author’s Note: Nick Puso is a biochemistry & molecular biology graduate of the class of 2023. He wrote this review because, in his own words, he “really loves vesicles”. Nick found this topic particularly exciting to write on because it combines biochemistry, structural biology, genetics, drug design, […]
Review: The role of gut microbiota on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and clinical implications
By Nikita Jignesh Patel, Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior ’22 Author’s Note: Ever since I took BIS2C at UC Davis, I was intrigued as to how our gut microbiome plays such a huge role in our homeostasis beyond just digestion – in particular, the correlation between decreased microbiome diversity and allergies we learned about in the […]
Among Virions
By Jordan Chen, Biochemical Engineering ‘24 What are viruses? Miniscule packages of protein and genetic material, smaller than all but the smallest cells, relatively simple structures on the boundaries of what we consider living. Undetectable to the human eye, these invisible contagions are rarely on the minds of the average person, occupying a semantic […]
Oral Microbiome Imbalances Could Provide Early Warning of Disease
Image caption: Fragments of amyloid precursor protein aggregate in β-amyloid plaques, seen here in dark brown. These plaques have been found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. By Daniel Erenstein, Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior ‘21 Author’s Note: I first learned about research on the oral microbiome while covering this year’s […]
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 […]
The Similarity of Human’s Microbiomes with Dogs
By Mangurleen Kaur, Biological Science, 23’ Author’s Note: In one of my classes of basic biology, I got to learn about microbes. That class discussed some relationships between microbes and between human beings. One of the points that stuck in my mind was the relationship of microbes between humans and one of our favorite pets, […]