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Wearing a Mask Matters Now More Than Ever

Wearing a Mask Matters Now More Than Ever Posted on October 13, 2020 Written by Michael Lu and Kashika Sharma Although the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage in the United States, many have been easing up on the restrictions and precautions that are meant to keep everyone safe. However, it is crucial to continue practicing good hygiene and safety measures to manage the crisis effectively. Arguably the most important safety measure the public can take,…
October 13, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
Responses to Covid-19 From Around the World
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Responses to Covid-19 From Around the World

Responses to Covid-19 From Around the World Posted on September 16th, 2020 Written by Ananya Kumar & Alex Paul Beginning in March and continuing into current times, Covid-19 has been the prevailing worry for most of the world’s governments. Many governments have intervened by putting a stop to practices that were once considered normal and mundane. Arguably, a few of the biggest measures enforced are the practices of both social distancing and mask-wearing, along with…
September 16, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
Breaking the Basics: Coronavirus 101
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Breaking the Basics: Coronavirus 101

Breaking the Basics: Coronavirus 101 Posted on September 16th, 2020 Written by Michael Lu & Kashika Sharma Researchers are working hard to understand the coronavirus to push out a safe vaccine. The most crucial information about the virus is its anatomy and infection, where an accurate vaccine can be modeled from. Let’s explore the key knowledge in both anatomy and infection of the coronavirus in Breaking the Basics, an easy way to learn about the…
September 16, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
Do Children Really Contribute to the Spread of the Coronavirus?
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Do Children Really Contribute to the Spread of the Coronavirus?

Do Children Really Contribute to the Spread of the Coronavirus? Posted on September 16th, 2020 Written by Kyla Ilkay & Esha Iftikhar Everybody’s lives changed when the impact of the novel coronavirus hit, especially the lives of children. Schools went online, extracurriculars were canceled, and children were forced to adapt to this new world while still building their identity and growing. Children have been affected, but have they been spreading the Coronavirus as much as…
September 16, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
A Possible Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus? – Ruxolitinib
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A Possible Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus? – Ruxolitinib

A Possible Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus? – Ruxolitinib Posted on august 26th, 2020 Written by Esha Iftikhar & Kyla Ilkay Scientists are speculating that the drug, ruxolitinib, may be effective in combating severe COVID-19 effects in patients. Due to the uncontrollable effects of cytokine storms, patients with severe COVID-19 often require the use of ventilators. Early-stage clinical trials of ruxolitinib show promising results in preliminary studies. The medication ruxolitinib is normally used to treat…
August 26, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
The Underlying Effects of COVID-19 － Mental Health
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The Underlying Effects of COVID-19 － Mental Health

A Possible Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus? – Ruxolitinib Posted on august 26th, 2020 Written by Ananya Kumar & Alex Paul Amidst the current pandemic, we find ourselves trapped in an era when time feels warped and sudden changes in our lives have become frequent. Whether it’s the feeling of isolation as a consequence of social distancing/quarantining or the emotional burden of dealing with the diagnosis and/or death of a loved one, COVID-19 has brought…
August 26, 2020Posted inResearch Articles
Race for the Vaccine: How Countries around the World are Defying the Limits of Time
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Race for the Vaccine: How Countries around the World are Defying the Limits of Time

Race for the Vaccine: How Countries around the World are Defying the Limits of Time Posted on august 22nd, 2020 Written by Michael Lu & Kashika Sharma The world started racing to create a vaccine as early as January, when the first news of Covid-19 emerged. The development and mass production of vaccines is an extremely tedious process. However, experimental vaccines are being pumped out at unprecedented speeds, with some nearing official approval already. The…
August 22, 2020Posted inResearch Articles