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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Biomedical Informatician Atul Butte Dies at 55

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

Fantastic Microbes and Where to Find Them

Laura Tran, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Meet the Team: Karen Evans

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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An AI-Powered Scientist Proposes a Treatment for Blindness

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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New Cholera-Toxin Binding Protein Stops Diarrhea in its Tracks

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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A Mutated Taste Gene Makes Fruit Flies Seek Out Cocaine

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Newborn Mice May Hold the Key to Simpler Gene Therapy

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Nergal Networks: Where Friendship Meets Infection

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Neurocomics Bring Science to Life Through Visual Storytelling

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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A Scientific Conference to End All Conferences

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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First-of-Its-Kind Egyptian Multiomics Dataset Aims to Advance Dementia Research

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Korea’s Deep-Sea Diving Women Show Genetic Traits for Cold Water Endurance

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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