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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A Hell of a Disease: Can Science Save the Tasmanian Devil?

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Feeling Blue and Sleepless May Lower Natural Killer Cell Numbers

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Family Dog May Boost Mental Health in Teens Via the Microbiome

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Repeated Hard Hits Threaten Pro Fighters’ Brain Cleanup System

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Fast-Freezing Brain Signals Sheds Light on Human Synapses

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Tough Moss Spores Weather Space’s Harsh Conditions

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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QED: An AI Tool for Smarter Manuscript Review

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Blocking a B Cell Switch Could Halt Lupus Autoimmunity

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Green Spaces May Mitigate Pollution-Linked Breast Cancer Risk

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Living Maps: Uncovering the Spatial Biology of Plants

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 8 min read

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Record-Breaking DNA Sequencing Technology Could Transform Newborn Care

By Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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