Laura Tran, PhD

Laura Tran, PhD

Associate Editor, Content & Newsletters at The Scientist

Laura Tran is an Associate Editor, Content & Newsletters 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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Oak Trees’ Drought Resilience is Rooted in Microbes

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Bridge RNA as a Promising Genome Editing Platform

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Two Harmful Variants Can Restore Protein Function

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Lego DNA: Building the Double Helix, Brick by Brick

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Artificial Lungs Keep Patient Alive While Waiting for a Transplant

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 8 min read

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Spider Silk Threads May Inspire New Polymers

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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NSF Announces New Tech Labs Initiative, Researchers Respond

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Nasal Cells Fight the Common Cold Via Interferons

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Meet the Team: Stephanie DeMarco

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Pregnant Women with IBD Have Increased Vaginal Inflammation

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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