CuriosiTEA Journal Club 

Student summary by Olivia Liu Original Source: Julia Busiek, University of California, April 16, 2024 https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/vaccine-acne-uc-discovery-shows-promise Image created by Olivia Liu Abstract Background: Around 85% of the human population has either experienced or will experience acne in their lives. Acne (also known as pimples) has caused social stigma and has been linked to mental health problems. Many p

Student summary by Elizabeth Li Original Source: Jake Buehler, Science News, July 10, 2025 https://www.sciencenews.org/article/greenland-sled-dog-dna-arctic Image created by Elizabeth Li Abstract Background: Dogs have shared a close bond with humans for over 20,000 years. When humans crossed a land bridge into the Americas, sled dogs were there to help them. Now, a population of large, thick-furred Arctic sled dogs, Qimmit (singular Qimmeq), is declining, with t

Student summary by Jayden Ahn Original Source: ALVARO A, DOGONEWS, JUNE 18, 2025 https://www.dogonews.com/2025/6/18/runaway-pet-zebra-in-tennessee-finally-caught Abstract Background: A zebra nicknamed Ed, who had just arrived in Tennessee, escaped the community in early June. After the zebra escaped, it took searchers about a week before they finally recovered him in Tennessee. Objective: T