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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Brainstem Neurons Integrate Multisensory Signals to Decide When Mealtime is Over

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Building a Tongue Cancer Organoid Library

Laura Tran, PhD | | 1 min read

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Colorectal Cancer and Childhood Exposure to a Common Gut Bacteria

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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2025 Breakthrough Prize Recognizes Trailblazers in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Laura Tran, PhD | | 8 min read

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Brain Cells That Remember Food May Influence Obesity

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

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Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Distinct Oak Leaf-Shaped Cells Support Lymph Vessels

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Tiny Plastics Impair Red Blood Cell Development in Zebrafish

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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DNA Helps Identify Croatian Nun in Sainthood Quest

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

A chocolate Labrador Retriever puppy sits above a ceramic dog bowl. There is kibble scattered on the floor around the puppy.

Canine Cravings: Labradors and Humans Share Obesity Genes

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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Mapping the Shift from Healthy Stem Cells to Oral Cancer

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Meet the Team: Hannah Thomasy

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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