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July 2020

Published February 21, 2021 by morningsignout

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July Newsletter

“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.” -Carl Sagan

July’s Member of the Month:

Amy Nguyen
4th year Neurobiology

I joined MSO because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and join an organization that will challenge me to become a better writer.

I enjoy learning about neurodegenerative and psychological diseases as well as how to treat them. I hope to become a psychiatrist in the near future.

A fun fact about me is that I’ve traveled to eight countries. I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures.

Read Amy’s Articles

MSO Alumni: Where are they Now?

Founder of MSO at UCI: LAC TA

Q: What inspired you to establish this branch of MSO?

A: My own personal experiences with limited healthcare resources and the low levels of health literacy within my community inspired me to start MSO as a way to educate readers about the relevant scientific research at UCI.

Q: What are you up to now/what are your future goals?

A: I am currently doing a Master’s in Public Health and applying to medical school right now. In the future, I hope to combine the skills of my MPH with practicing medicine.

Looking Back

The academic year of 2019-2020 saw some great articles published under the MSO banner; to celebrate the hard work of our dedicated writers and editors, we highlight some interesting reads from each committee.

Public Health & Wellness

A History of Coronavirus Infections

Written by Shea Dockan and Edited by Rasheed Majzoub

The coronavirus has a history of infections beyond its global spread in 2020. Find out its past infections and coronavirus’s similarities to other viruses.

Effect of the Gut Microbiome on the Circadian Clock

Written by Rena Zhu and Edited by Kevin Liu

We all know getting a good night’s rest is important, but what controls this cycle? How do our bodies know when to sleep and when to wake? Beyond the influence of the earth’s rotation on our circadian clocks, new research reveals that microbes regulate our sleep cycle as well.

Global Ambient Air Pollution

Written by Haarika Gogineni and Edited by Rasheed Majzoub

The death rate caused by outdoor air pollution continues to rise, despite past efforts. New approaches are need to be implemented to solve this issue. Find out how you can help at an individual level.

Pharmacy & Medicine

What is Dementia?

Written by Manal Usmani and Edited by Sorina Long. This article defines dementia and explains the sex-specific differences in the likelihood of acquiring it.

“Recently, sex-specific findings on the progression of dementia have emerged. Overall, women are at a greater risk of developing dementia and subsequently Alzheimer’s.”

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