The Evolution & Future of Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Summary Influenza pandemics have posed a recurring global threat throughout history, withsignificant impacts on public health, society, and the economy. Influenza A and B viruses areresponsible for many epidemics, with influenza A… Continue Reading →

Summary of “Dire Wolf” ArticleThe Virginian-Pilot article being summarized here is dated April 14, 2025. This articlediscusses the genetic engineering efforts made by Colossal Biosciences to recreate the traits ofthe dire wolf, which is an extinct species of wolf. This… Continue Reading →

Legge, S.E. et al. Genetic and Phenotypic Features of Schizophrenia in the UK Biobank.JAMA Psychiatry; https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2024.0200 (2024).The article that I am citing in this writing assignment is a peer-reviewed article titled“Genetic and Phenotypic Features of Schizophrenia in the UK Biobank”… Continue Reading →

The purpose of this writing assignment is to generate an understanding of the importance ofacademic writing and its processes. This will be discussed by defining and describing a primary article, areview article, and the scientific peer review process.A primary article… Continue Reading →

My name is Brooke Frontin and I was born and raised in Virginia. I am currentlypursuing a degree in biology at Old Dominion University, with my major focusing on biomedicalsciences/pre-health.Throughout my life I have always experienced an interest in biology…. Continue Reading →