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
- Nov 8, 2020
- 4 min
Immune Anomalies: How Our Flying Cousin Became the Boogeyman of Virology
By Alexia Bove What do Ebola, Coronavirus, and Rabies all have in common? This may sound like the start of a bad joke, but its a real...
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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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