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A Neuroimmunological Approach to Understanding SARS-CoV-2
By Parmida Pajouhesh, Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior ‘23 Author’s Note: The Coronavirus Disease has undoubtedly affected us in many sectors of our lives. There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the respiratory symptoms induced by the disease but less focus on how contracting the disease can result in long-term suffering. As someone who is […]
The Human-Animal Interface: Exploring the Origin, Present, and Future of COVID-19
By Tammie Tam, Microbiology ‘22 Author’s Note: Since taking the class One Health Fundamentals (PMI 129Y), I have been acutely aware of this One Health idea that the health of humankind is deeply intertwined with the health of animals and our planet. This COVID-19 pandemic has been a perfect model as a One Health issue. […]
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, […]
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 […]