Morning Sign In

In this 14th episode of Morning Sign In , Laura Hernandez is joined by special guest Megan Downing, a psychology student who researches autism. We talk about what autism can look like in adulthood and on college campuses, why the spectrum matters, common myths and misunderstandings, masking and burnout, communication differences, friendships, and how students can better support autistic peers. Aud...

In this thirteenth episode of Morning Sign In , Morning Sign Out (MSO) members Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes explore pancreatic cancer, a disease that is difficult to detect in its early stages. We break down and talk about the role of the pancreas in digestion and blood sugar regulation, and about how cancer disrupts these essential functions. This episode highlights common symptoms, risk fac...

In the twelfth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) , members Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes explore nondisjunction, which is a cellular error that happens during cell division when chromosomes fail to separate properly. We break down how this can lead to conditions like Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), as well as other chromosomal variations such as Klinefelter syndrome and Turner syn...

In the eleventh episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO), members Laura Hernandez and Safina Abramova explore the gut microbiome, which is composed of trillions of microorganisms–bacteria, fungi, and viruses–living inside your gut. We delve into the importance of maintaining a diverse microbiome and how specific dietary choices can improve it. Additionally, we examine the gut-brain conne...

In this tenth episode of Morning Sign In, Laura Hernandez and Rachel Lande explore the science of sleep from REM vs. non-REM cycles to circadian rhythms, melatonin, and the role of adenosine. They also dive into dreams, sleepwalking, and sleep paralysis, and why sleep matters more than students might think. Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator ‘25-’26 Speakers: Laura Hernandez, Out...

In this eighth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) members Murphy Chuang and Aiza Islam delve into the world of organ transplants. Examine why it's so important for doctors and scientists to consider different patient populations, such as women's health, when studying issues like this. Audio editing:  Audrey Banzali-Marks, Co-President '24-'25 Speakers:  Murphy Chuan...

In this seventh episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) Outreach Director Jenny Lee and writers Kruthica Dama and Andrew Camacho talk about a recent study on how online grocery shopping was found to help reduce hypertension and build better nutrition habits. Audio editing:  Jenny Lee, Outreach Director Speakers:  Jenny Lee, Outreach Director; Kruthica Dama, Writer; Andrew Camacho, Write...

In this sixth episode of Morning Sign In, Morning Sign Out (MSO) Outreach Director Jenny Lee, writer Audrey Banzali-Marks, and editor Hope Harris talk about the latest research on the relationship between eczema and dietary fiber, as well as how the modern Western Diet could affect our health based on the researchers’ results.  Audio editing: Jenny Lee, Outreach Director Speakers: Jenny Lee, Outre...

What are heart xenotransplantations? Why is it important and what kind of research has been found and is currently being done? In this fifth episode of Morning Sign In, we'll be delving deeper into these questions.

While you may not think about it often, your brain is vital to practically everything you do. In fact, it’s what allows you to process and remember this podcast episode! While our physical health (the health of our bodies in general) rightfully receives lots of attention, the health of our brains should not be neglected either. Doing so can have serious consequences. In this episode, join MSO at U...

As one of the leading causes of death in the United States and around the world, cancer is an extremely relevant topic and a frequent health concern. Fortunately, the amount of information available to healthcare professionals and the general public on what cancer is, and on precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing cancer, continues to increase. Recently, breakthroughs in can...

In countries around the world and especially in America, the last few years have brought a tidal wave of reckoning with racial inequality and unjust social structures. While this probably immediately reminds you of police brutality incidents and the inexcusable killing of Black Americans like George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, this reckoning also applies to a field concerned with healing and support...

Ever find yourself on the prowl for a tasty midnight snack? Well, recent research studies have found links between late-night snacks and lower fat breakdown in humans, and between high-calorie diets and disrupted mealtimes in mice. In our first-ever episode of 'Morning Sign In', come hear MSO at UCLA’s current President, Laila Khorasani, and editor Bella Chen tackle the topic of nutrition! Laila p...