amanda heidt

Amanda Heidt

Amanda first began dabbling in scicom as a master’s student studying marine science at Moss Landing Marine Labs, where she edited the student blog and interned at a local NPR station. She enjoyed that process of demystifying science so much that after receiving her degree in 2019, she went straight into a second master’s program in science communication at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Formerly an intern at The Scientist, Amanda joined the team as a staff reporter and editor in 2021 and oversaw the publication’s internship program, assigned and edited the Foundations, Scientist to Watch, and Short Lit columns, and contributed original reporting across the publication. Amanda’s stories often focus on issues of equity and representation in academia, and she brings this same commitment to DEI to the Science Writers Association of the Rocky Mountains and to the board of the National Association of Science Writers, which she has served on since 2022. She is currently based in the outdoor playground that is Moab, Utah. Read more of her work at www.amandaheidt.com.

Articles by Amanda Heidt

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The Constellation of Creatures Inhabiting the Ocean Surface

Neuston

Slideshow: Meet the Neuston, the Diverse Organisms Living at the Ocean’s Surface

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Neuston: Living Among Plastic Debris in the Open Ocean

Illustration showing where neuston reside

Infographic: Neuston Drift Atop the World’s Oceans

Three flying foxes (a type of bat) hanging upside down on a bare branch

Climate Change, Deforestation Drive Bat Virus Spillover Into Humans

A visualization of a spinal cord with neurons highlighted in red

Scientists Identify Neurons Needed to Walk After Paralysis

Three turtles resting closely together on a log, one end of which is submerged in brackish water

Turtle Vocalizations Reframe Origins of Auditory Communication

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The Long and Winding Road to Eukaryotic Cells

Illustration showing the path result of Eukaryogenesis

Infographic: Evolutionary Leaps Leading to Modern Eukaryotes

A composite headshot of Camila Behrensen (left) and Pablo Guzmán Palma (right)

Two Allegedly Murdered Scientists Found in Apartment Fire

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2023 Breakthrough Prizes Showcase Research in AI and Narcolepsy

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Independent FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approving ALS Drug

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RNA Pioneer Christine Guthrie Dies at 77

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Unionization Efforts Pick Up Across US Universities

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NIH Fails to Enforce Rules for Reporting Clinical Trial Results

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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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Enhancing Therapeutic Antibody Discovery with Cross-Platform Workflows

Enhancing Therapeutic Antibody Discovery with Cross-Platform Workflows

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

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Scaling Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing for Optimal Productivity

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Putting Pathogens to the Test with Wastewater Surveillance

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Generating High-Quality mRNA for In Vivo Delivery with lipid nanoparticles

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Tecan introduces Veya: bringing digital, scalable automation to labs worldwide