Viruses and Variants: What’s Up With The Booster?
By Maryann Makosiej These days, boosters are all the rage. Meant to re-prime your immune system, you might have been like me and felt...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Dec 14, 2021
- 4 min
HIV and AIDS: An Epidemic
By Maryann Makosiej “Rare cancer seen in 41 homosexuals,” one headline screamed. “New homosexual disorder worries health officials,”...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Beyond the Black Plague
By Paloma Salmeron-O’Brien Yersinia pestis is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of scientists everywhere, but it could be just...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
Lifeless Caves: The Bat Plague
By Conor Doolin It is believed that in 2005, a hiker visited a cave in Europe. This hiker unknowingly contaminated their shoes or clothes...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Dec 11, 2021
- 4 min
Lessons from Plagues of the Past
By Anna Riordan It may seem that our response to and experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic has nothing in common with pandemics of the...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
The History of the Black Plague
By Anna Rees The Black Plague was one of the most lethal pandemics in recorded history with an estimated 50% mortality rate at its peak...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Jun 7, 2021
- 3 min
Conversations with Carney: A Physician On The Move
By Maryann Makosiej Whether covering 3200 miles, researching public health strategies, or improving the Public Health programs at UVM,...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Mar 29, 2021
- 3 min
A Word With Dr. Natalie Kwit
By Maryann Makosiej A State Public Health Veterinarian and former Epidemic Intelligence Officer, Dr. Natalie Kwit is a versatile...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Oct 10, 2020
- 4 min
Political Science
By Alexia Bove Although largely associated with the modern era, the anti-vaccination movement has existed for centuries. Its roots date...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Oct 10, 2020
- 3 min
The Pervasive Myth of Variability in Female Subjects
By Claire Deckers Longstanding societal stereotypes paint women as being emotional and irrational creatures that are largely controlled...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Feb 29, 2020
- 4 min
Cognitive Impairments from Microvascular Damage
By Jenn Cook As of 2017, type-2 diabetes (T2D) accounted for 91.2% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes in America. It is the more...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Feb 29, 2020
- 3 min
Space Rats Used to Pioneer Liver Disease Research
By Cai McCann You might be familiar with spaceflight being the newest frontier for humans. But, did you know the health effects of...
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The Natural Philosopher
- Feb 29, 2020
- 3 min
Combating Antimicrobial Resistance
By Alexia Bove Since their discovery, antibiotics have been regarded as one of the most significant advancements in medicine. The...
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