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

Student summary by Olivia Hwang Original Source: Kasha Patel, The Washington Post, July 2, 2025. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025/07/02/ancient-egyptian-dna-analysis-study/ Abstract Background: Scientists have only successfully sequenced partial genomes from a few ancient Egyptians due to poor DNA preservation. A full genome of an ancient Egyptian had never been sequenced before, leaving a gap in knowledge about ancient Egyptian history. Objective:

Student summary by Hayden Byun Original Source: Scientific American, Author: Michelle Carr, Editor: Mark Fischetti, December 17, 2024 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/engineering-lucid-dreams-could-improve-sleep-and-defuse-nightmares/ Image created by Hayden Byun Abstract Background: A lucid dream happens when a person is aware that they are dreaming, and with training, they may be able to control the content of their dreams. Millions of people are affected by in

Student summary by Audrey Kim Original Source: Evangelia Fragouli, Science and Space News, November 1, 2025 https://www.livescience.com/64901-time-fly-having-fun.html https://scienceandspacenews.com/2025/04/22/this-is-why-time-flies-when-youre-having-fun/ Image created by Audrey Kim Abstract Background: People have all had times when we are having so much fun, and those times seem to pass very quickly. Then there are times when we are really bored, when

Student summary by Audrey Kim Original Source: Isobel Whitcomb, Livescience, October 2, 2022 https://www.livescience.com/suppress-unwanted-thoughts Image created by Audrey Kim Abstract Background: As people live through their lives, they can experience sorrowful or disturbing situations. Those memories sometimes come back and remind them of that time, making them want to forget everything. Some