catherine shaffer

Catherine Shaffer

Catherine Shaffer is a freelance writer from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Drawing on a background in laboratory research, she writes about science for mainstream and technical audiences. Her interests include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life science, and health. She also publishes a free, weekly COVID-19 newsletter, Silver Bullet.

Articles by Catherine Shaffer

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Q&A: New Trials Tackle COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnancy

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COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Moms May Protect Newborns

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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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