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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Stall Catchers: Play for Progress in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Why Do We Feel Butterflies in the Stomach?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Female Mosquitoes Call the Shots in Mating

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Mushroom Music: Tuning into Nature’s Bioelectric Rhythms

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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How the Art of Storytelling Alters Memory Formation

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Variation at a Single Gene Controls Songbird Plumage

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Base Editing Corrects Mutations for Cardiac Disease in Mice

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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What Are Senescent Cells?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Boa Constrictor Brain Cells Slither into Focus

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

Image of a bat taking flight. It is surrounded by viruses of varying sizes. The background is a gradient of reddish-orange (top) to a purple-dark blue (bottom).

Bat Droppings Reveal Clues About the Viruses They Carry

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Teen Scientists Launch Bacterial Experiment into Space

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

An illustration of Arabidopsis thaliana "dried" and "recovered” states. The dried state depicts the plant with brownish-yellow leaves that are drooping, while the recovered state shows the plant as a vibrant green.

Plants Boost Their Immune System to Recover from Drought

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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