As an online publication dedicated to improving health literacy in Los Angeles and around the world, the UCLA chapter of Morning Sign Out (MSO) has launched a new podcast: Morning Sign In! Hosted primarily by current co-Editor-in-Chief Dhruv Khosla, Morning Sign In features MSO writers, editors, and officers who are eager to share their work in making scientific research more accessible and comprehensible for the general public. Tune in every quarter to Morning Sign In to hear about the newest developments in health and wellness, public health, and research!
In this 20th episode of Morning Sign In, Vanessa Lei and Laura Hernandez talk about how space travel affects the human body, how Artemis II protects its crew, and how research conducted in space could improve healthcare for everybody here on Earth!
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Vanessa Lei and Nicole Holmes
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
9 Sept 2026
Episode 19—Invisible Illness, Invisible Data
In this episode of Morning Sign In, we explore how invisible illnesses are often misunderstood in everyday life and consequently get underrepresented in medical data. Through chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, and other conditions, we discuss how incomplete records can shape research, funding, and public awareness.
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
21 Aug 2026
Episode #18—Organ Transplants
In this brief Episode 18 of Morning Sign In, Safina Abramova and Nicole Holmes discuss how organ matching works, what life is like on the transplant waiting list, common donation myths, and how you can become an organ donor.
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Safina Abramova and Nicole Holmes
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
14 Aug 2026
Episode 17—AI Misuse in Healthcare
In Episode 17 of Morning Sign In, Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes discuss the growing role of AI in healthcare, from diagnosis and drug discovery to chatbots and self-diagnosis. They explore its potential benefits alongside concerns about bias, medical misinformation, overreliance, patient privacy, and accountability when AI gets it wrong.
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
7 Aug 2026
Episode 16—Bacteria in Water
In this 16th episode of Morning Sign In, Safina Abramova and Nicole Holmes explore why several Los Angeles County beaches have received bacterial warnings, what health officials test for, and what contaminated water can contain. We also discuss the 72-hour rule after rainfall and how wet sand, wildfires, and climate change can affect coastal bacteria.
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Safina Abramova and Nicole Holmes
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
31 Jul 2026
Episode 15—Burnout and Social Media
In this 15th episode of Morning Sign In, Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes discuss burnout, chronic stress, and how social media affects attention, motivation, sleep, and self-comparison. We explore why scrolling can feel like rest without providing real recovery, and why it often leaves us feeling “tired but wired.”
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Laura Hernandez and Nicole Holmes
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
12 May 2026
Episode 14—Autism in College
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.
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez
Speakers: Laura Hernandez, Guest; Megan Downing
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
28 Apr 2026
Episode 13—Understanding Pancreatic Cancer
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 factors, and why pancreatic cancer is so often diagnosed late. We also talk about what to watch for, how it is diagnosed, and why awareness and early action can make a meaningful difference!
Audio Editing: Laura Hernandez Speakers: Laura Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator; Nicole Holmes
MSO Website: https://msoatucla.org/ (https://msoatucla.org/)
24 Apr 2026
Episode 12—Nondisjunction
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 syndrome.
We also talk about why nondisjunction is the leading cause of early miscarriage, and how advances in genetic screening, like non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), have contributed to the way we understand fetal health. Beyond the biology, we discuss the ethical questions surrounding genetic testing and what it means for how society views and supports individuals with chromosomal differences.
Audio Editing: Laura HernandezSpeakers: Laura Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator; Nicole Holmes
MSO Website: https://msoatucla.org/ (https://msoatucla.org/)
8 Apr 2026
Episode 11--The Importance of Gut Microbiome Diversity
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 connection, highlighting that gut composition can influence mood and behavior.
Audio Editing: Vanessa Lei
Speakers: Laura Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator; Safina Abramova
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
1 Apr 2026
Episode #10--Why are we all so tired?
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, Outreach Coordinator; Rachel Lande, Writer
MSO Website:
https://msoatucla.org/
30 May 2025
Episode #8—Organ Transplants & Women's Health
Writers Murphy Chuang and Aiza Islam explore the critical need for considering diverse patient populations, specifically women's health, in organ transplant research.
6 Sept 2023
Episode #7—Online Grocery Shopping May Be Key to Better Nutrition Habits
Outreach Director Jenny Lee and writers Kruthica Dama and Andrew Camacho discuss a study revealing how online grocery shopping can improve nutrition habits and reduce hypertension.
8 May 2023
Episode #6—Effects of Fiber on Strengthening the Skin Barrier to Prevent Eczema
Outreach Director Jenny Lee, writer Audrey Banzali-Marks, and editor Hope Harris discuss research connecting dietary fiber to eczema prevention by strengthening the skin barrier, highlighting the impact of the Western diet.
5 Apr 2023
Episode #5—Heart Xenotransplantations
This episode explores heart xenotransplantation, examining its importance and the research being conducted in the field.
16 May 2022
Episode #4—Mental and Cognitive Health
Dhruv Khosla, Mia Kim, and Umiemah Farrukh explore the crucial connection between mental and cognitive health, discussing conditions like depression and Alzheimer's, and offering strategies to improve brain health in this interview.
1 Nov 2021
Episode #3—Cancer
President Laila Khorasani, writers Catherine Beaudin, Robin Fong, and radiation therapist Kevin Fong discuss cancer prevention and treatment options like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy in this interview episode.
1 Aug 2021
Episode #2—Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Writers Melody Zaki and Sofia Luengo-Woods discuss racial disparities in healthcare, specifically how people of color receive unfair treatment, and propose solutions to promote equality and improve health outcomes in this interview.
11 Apr 2021
Episode #1—Nutrition and Food Insecurity
President Laila Khorasani discusses food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, while editor Bella Chen explains key concepts in nutritional science, including inflammation and antioxidants in this interview episode.
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