Alex Billow

Alex is normally a multimedia writer, and has contributed to educational outlets such as SciShow, SciShow Kids, and PBS Eons, as well as writing for AAAS and the American Chemical Society. Alex has a master’s degree in molecular biology and genetics from the University of Southern California, and did research studying the transcription of transfer RNAs and other “odd pol” transcripts.

Articles by Alex Billow

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Famous South African Sardine Run Doesn’t Benefit Sardines: Study

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February 2025, Issue 1

A Nanoparticle Delivery System for Gene Therapy

A reimagined lipid vehicle for nucleic acids could overcome the limitations of current vectors.

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Considerations for Cell-Based Assays in Immuno-Oncology Research

Considerations for Cell-Based Assays in Immuno-Oncology Research

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From Water Bears to Grizzly Bears: Unusual Animal Models

Sex Differences in Neurological Research

Sex Differences in Neurological Research

New Frontiers in Vaccine Development

New Frontiers in Vaccine Development

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