Michael Wilhide

Behind every vaccine is a career that saved millions of lives

If you’re curious about viruses, developing new vaccines, or helping improve public health, this article can help you figure out whether this path is right for you or if another related field might be a better fit.

From viruses to vaccines: Understanding the science, history and controversy

Viruses: Structure, Replication, and Evolution  Viruses are composed of small pieces of genetic information, either DNA or RNA, enclosed in a protective shell known as the capsid. Some viruses also possess an additional lipid envelope, while those without an envelope are referred to as naked viruses. These viruses require a host to reproduce, and they […]

Neurodiversity celebration week: Inspiration from scientists who overcame challenges

March 17-23 marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. We bring to you another article by our guest science communicator, Michael Wilhide, who talks about challenges faced by him and many others (including some famous scientists) and how they were overcome.

Transforming challenges into superpowers: Embracing ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects an estimated 7 million U.S. children (11.4%) between the ages of 3 and 17 as of 2022 (CDC: Data and Statistics on ADHD). ADHD can persist into adulthood, with approximately 15.5 million U.S. adults (6.0%) diagnosed with ADHD in 2023. Of these adults, about half were diagnosed in adulthood (CDC: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity […]