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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 […]
Strimvelis: An Application of Personalized Medicine
By Aditi Goyal, Genetics & Genomics, Statistics, ‘22 Author’s Note: I heard about this therapy during a freshman seminar, and I presented on this during that class. This article is an adaptation of that presentation. ADA-SCID is a rare, autosomal recessive disease that cripples one’s immune system. ADA SCID stands for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency […]
Loneliness in Young Adults Causes Mental Decline in Covid-19
By Vishwanath Prathikanti, Political Science ‘23 Author’s note: As an undergraduate researcher at UC Davis, I have planned and executed a study in chemistry education and now am in the process of presenting findings. This experience sparked my interest in how students learn and what detriments there are to obtaining education. As a student, I […]