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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Feeling Blue and Sleepless May Lower Natural Killer Cell Numbers

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Family Dog May Boost Mental Health in Teens Via the Microbiome

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Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

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Repeated Hard Hits Threaten Pro Fighters’ Brain Cleanup System

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Fast-Freezing Brain Signals Sheds Light on Human Synapses

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Tough Moss Spores Weather Space’s Harsh Conditions

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q.e.d: An AI Tool for Smarter Manuscript Review

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Blocking a B Cell Switch Could Halt Lupus Autoimmunity

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Green Spaces May Mitigate Pollution-Linked Breast Cancer Risk

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Living Maps: Uncovering the Spatial Biology of Plants

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Record-Breaking DNA Sequencing Technology Could Transform Newborn Care

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Antibodies Unmask Pancreatic Tumors Hiding in Sugar-Coated Disguise

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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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