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

A man at the cow farm.

Moo-ve Aside Mice: Exploring Cow Models in Research

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

Two test tubes containing roundworms sit on a bucket of ice.

Icing Worms to Prolong Memory

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

When Masterpieces Arise from Yeast

Laura Tran, PhD | | 6 min read

Herding Innovation in Livestock

Laura Tran, PhD | | 10 min read

Stem cells are compressed into a ball (green) by a C-shaped biobot (red) to make up a xenobot.

The Emergence of Xenobots: From Code to Creature

Laura Tran, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Cracking the Color Cone-undrum in Human Vision

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Using Genetic Cartography to Map Cell Lineage

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

Image of three chromosomes "trees" with the highlighted section displaying telomeres shortening over time as “falling leaves”.

Chromosome Ends in Double Jeopardy

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

A synthetic protein lawnmower cuts across a lawn of peptides.

Revving Up a Protein Lawnmower

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

A woman looks shocked as a radioactive waste container leaks onto the floor in front of the exit door.

When the Floor is Radioactive

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

Image of a brain section with various colors to denote different cell types (left) and different brain regions (right).

A Cell-by-Cell Map of the Entire Mouse Brain

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Cellular Cuisine: Phages on the Menu

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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