Breaking the Basics: Coronavirus 101

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…
Do Children Really Contribute to the Spread of the Coronavirus?

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…
A Possible Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus? – Ruxolitinib

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…
The Underlying Effects of COVID-19 - Mental Health

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…
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

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…