First source

POLAND, G. A. (2011). MMR Vaccine and Autism: Vaccine Nihilism and Postmodern Science. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 86(9), 869-871. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2011.0467

Dr. Gregory Poland is the chair director of Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group. The article focuses on the misconception created in the mind of public regarding the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The author states that there is no credible scientific evidence that the MMR vaccine causes autism and offers information on the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The author notes the role of the media in creating confusion among the public and states that there must be responsible reporting of information. This journal interested me to find out the relationship between vaccine and Autism. Even though it may be proved no connection recently, I still would like to try to study more resources about the argument. Another aspect I interested is about the social role of a scientist which may has huge influence on all over the world.

Research is coming!

About the research, I want to try to find new knowledge about Autism even though I have learned it before. Actually, I searched the journal yesterday and found a interesting title about Autism vaccine which I haven't not known before. As in my school life and career time, textbook usually tells me what is the pathology and how to treat Autism. With the technology and science proving, there are much more researches and knowledge which may change what I have learned before. So that I would like to find out if vaccine will cause Autism.

Advice- to give or to get

When I was a child, my parents always gave me advices to help me to make a decision. As I grow up, I get advices from different contexts, such as my teachers, classmates, and friends. Actually, not only the elder people can give me advices, but also friends who are younger than me. I will always remember that the most important advice from my junior classmate which help me to recognize my working environment and get along with the boss well. Until now, we are still good friends.

But when you ask me that if I am a good adviser, I'm not really sure. Usually my friend ask me about my opinion of their love stories, in fact, most people agree that we should not over give our personal opinions just in case they complain you reversely. So I only encourage them to become brave and face the problem between their relationship. Most of time, I prefer to be a listener more than an adviser because I know the most important for them is they feel my empathy.

American Food

I believe, "What is American food?", the first image of most people may answer "fast food", such as hamburger, french fries, and many different kinds of high calories foods. In fact, American food is a symbol of combining multiple cultures. But in my mind, when I watch TV, American family celebrate Thanksgiving or other holidays with roasted turkey and many delicious dessert, like pumpkin pie, apple pie, and various cakes. Therefore, I think American like to cook some homemade meals and share with their friends. Actually I find that the way to cook American food is simpler than Chinese food. Sometimes just put some salt and pepper then roast the food, and it tastes so yummy and healthy. Another different aspect is the season favors. For example, American like to use cinnamon for dessert, but people in my country usually use it to stew meat. These two different ways but also enhance the favor of the food.


Halloween is coming!! I see many seasonal products made of pumpkin, such as pumpkin coffee, pumpkin cake, pumpkin yogurt, and many other kinds. I would like to choose coffee or yogurt to try which I never had pumpkin favor before in this season. It would be very interesting!!