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Hannah Thomasy, PhD

Articles by Hannah Thomasy, PhD

A profile of a young child with a measles rash.

Immune Amnesia: How the Texas Measles Outbreak Could Promote the Spread of Other Infectious Diseases

A red male cardinal and a brownish female sit on a branch in front of a green background.

Sex Determination: It’s in the Genes—Sometimes

A group of large animals, some of which are being studied for cancer resistance genes and proteins, are pictured, including a bison, an elephant, a giraffe, a manatee, a zebra, and a whale.

Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer

Illustration of a manatee, capybara, whale and elephant

Anticancer Inspiration from Animal Giants

A cross-section of a mouse brain with staining for NOVA1 and cell nuclei.

Strange Squeaks: A Uniquely Human Gene Alters Mouse “Songs”

A greyscale image of cells dividing.

How Do Embryos Know How Fast to Develop?  

An artist’s rendering of glowing red and yellow neurons against a dark background.

“Man on Fire” Syndrome, Ion Channels, and the Quest for Safer Pain Treatments

An artist’s rendering of an antigen-presenting cell against a reddish background.

How Does the Gut Immune System Distinguish Between Friends and Foes?

Scientist using a Sharpie to label Petri plates.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Labels

Three monkeys with white and black fur sit in a tree.

Monkey Poop Reveals How Stress Boosts Survival

A close-up of the face of a woman in front of a chalkboard with resolutions written on it.

Struggling to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions? Brain Activity Reveals Why

Waves breaking on a beach while a full moon rises in the background.

How Does the Moon Influence Animal Behavior?

Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.
January 2026

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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