Laura Tran, PhD

Laura Tran, PhD

Assistant Editor at The Scientist

Laura Tran is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist. She has a background in microbiology. Laura earned her PhD in integrated biomedical sciences from Rush University, studying how circadian rhythms and alcohol impact the gut. While completing her studies, she wrote for the Chicago Council on Science and Technology and participated in ComSciCon Chicago in 2022. In 2023, Laura became a science communication fellow with OMSI, continuing her passion for accessible science storytelling.

Articles by Laura Tran, PhD

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A Stubborn Gene, a Failed Experiment, and a New Path

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Lego DNA: Building the Double Helix, Brick by Brick

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Artificial Lungs Keep Patient Alive While Waiting for a Transplant

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Plant Viruses: The Unsung Heroes That Deliver Drugs and Destroy Tumors

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Spider Silk Threads May Inspire New Polymers

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NSF Announces New Tech Labs Initiative, Researchers Respond

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Nasal Cells Fight the Common Cold Via Interferons

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Meet the Team: Stephanie DeMarco

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Pregnant Women with IBD Have Increased Vaginal Inflammation

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Sweet Deception: How Mycobacteria Exploit Immune Receptors to Survive

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Why Do Some People Tan While Others Burn?

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SynSciCommics: The Art of the Immune System

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February 2026

A Stubborn Gene, a Failed Experiment, and a New Path

When experiments refuse to cooperate, you try again and again. For Rafael Najmanovich, the setbacks ultimately pushed him in a new direction.

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