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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DNA Profiling: Tracing Killers and Solving Mysteries Using Genetic Clues

Laura Tran, PhD | | 10+ min read

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Stand Up for Science: US Researchers Mobilize in National Protests

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

A close-up of a computer-generated tardigrade.

Tardigrade Protein Shields Mouse Cells from Radiation

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

Image of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAVs) being injected into tadpoles and larvae. The amount of green fluorescent protein is measured in brain sections and the selected AAVs are injected and tracked in juvenile and adult frogs and salamanders.

Viruses Can Map How Amphibious Brains Are Wired

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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Bacteria Wars: Kinship in the Swarm

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

An image of a pair of wild type (left) and mir-193 mutant (right) African squinting bush brown butterflies.

Butterfly Wing Colors Explained by MicroRNA

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

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Federal Court Extends Block on NIH Funding Cuts

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

A close-up image of two fruit flies. These fruit flies are useful models in studying genetic variations.

From Flies to Families: How a Gene Variant May Shield Against Seizures

Laura Tran, PhD | | 3 min read

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NIH Budget Cuts Are a “Short-Sighted” Setback for US Science

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

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Synthetic T Cells Provide Precision Immunosuppression

Laura Tran, PhD | | 4 min read

Image of human fetal pancreatic organoids stained in various colors. Nuclei are stained in blue, acinar cells in green, ductal cells in white, and endocrine cells in red.

A Novel Three-in-One Pancreatic Organoid

Laura Tran, PhD | | 5 min read

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Microplastics Build Up in Human Organs, Especially the Brain

Laura Tran, PhD | | 2 min read

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