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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Hot Sweat vs. Cold Sweat—What’s the Difference?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

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Household Slime May Harbor Useful Extremophiles

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Publish or Perish: The Board Game of Academic Survival

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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CRISPR Cultivates an Arabidopsis Rose Rainbow

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Inside a Cow's Stomach: The Microbial Magic Behind Milk

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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SCIMaP Visualizes the True Cost of Science Funding Cuts

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Why Can’t We Tickle Ourselves?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Chemical Staples Keep Collagen from Falling Apart

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Engineered Bacteria Detox Mercury from a Fish-Rich Diet

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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How Does Wildfire Smoke Affect Wine?

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Sperm Race Toward Fertility Awareness

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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New Brain Circuit Helps Recover Lost Sleep

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

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