Danielle Gerhard, PhD

Senior Editor at Labx Media Group

Danielle is a Senior Editor at The Scientist. She earned her PhD in psychology and behavioral neuroscience from Yale University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience Weill Cornell Medicine. Her research explored the cellular and molecular mechanisms of stress and depression across development. She has served as editor-in-chief of the Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, contributed stories to BioTechniques News and Drug Discovery News, and engaged in various science outreach initiatives across Connecticut and NYC.

Articles by Danielle Gerhard, PhD

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The First Turtle Organoids

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

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Fetal Organoids Generated From Human Amniotic Fluid

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 6 min read

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The Largest Whole-genome Sequencing Study in Cancer

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 7 min read

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HIV Engages in Mimicry to Enter the Nucleus

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

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After the Smoke Clears: Scars on the Immune System

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 6 min read

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How Many Genes Do Humans Have?

Niki Spahich, PhDandDanielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

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A Journey Into the Brain

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10+ min read

Infographic: Understanding CAR-T vs TCR Approaches

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 3 min read

3D Rendering of Molecular Interaction in CAR Chimeric Antigen Receptor

Next-generation CAR and TCR Cancer Therapies

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Meet the Team: Danielle Gerhard, PhD

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 3 min read

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A Quest for the Holy Grail of Cancer Targets

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

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Stepping Into the Unknome

Danielle Gerhard, PhD | | 5 min read

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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