Amy Schleunes

A former intern at The Scientist, Amy studied neurobiology at Cornell University and later earned her MFA in creative writing from the University of Iowa. She is a Los Angeles–based writer, editor, and communications strategist who collaborates on nonfiction books for Harper Collins and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and also teaches writing at Johns Hopkins University CTY. Her favorite projects involve sharing the insights of science and medicine.

Articles by Amy Schleunes

Janelle Ayres Explores the Ways in Which Animals Tolerate Disease

A Citizen Scientist Makes Her Mark in Microbiome Research

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Human Behavior

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Students Stand Up for Sub-Contracted Workers Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Cannabis Increases Propensity for False Memories

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Insect Study Reveals Mixed Bag of Population Trends

Neurobiologist and Former Stanford President Donald Kennedy Dies

Furloughs and Pay Cuts Announced for U of Arizona Employees

Image of the Day: Viral Transport Rescue

N95 Respirators Can Be Decontaminated from SARS-CoV-2

Image of the Day: Stink Flirting

Image of the Day: Muting Muscle Spasms

Trump Suspends WHO Funds, Alleges a Poor COVID-19 Response

Image of the Day: Olfactory Capacities

Image of the Day: Structural Colors

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

How technology makes PCR instruments easier to use.

Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Characterizing Immune Memory to COVID-19 Vaccination

Optimize PCR assays with true linear temperature gradients

Applied Biosystems™ VeriFlex™ System: True Temperature Control for PCR Protocols

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