Lisa Winter

Lisa joined The Scientist in 2017. As social media editor, some of her duties include creating content, managing interactions, and developing strategies for the brand’s social media presence. She also contributes to the News & Opinion section of the website. Lisa holds a degree in Biological Sciences with a concentration in genetics, cell, and developmental biology from Arizona State University and has worked in science communication since 2012.

Articles by Lisa Winter

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Iconic Geneticist Evelyn Witkin Dies at Age 102

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‘Godfather of Genetic Engineering’ Paul Berg Dies at 96

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Molecular Biologist Michael Green Dies at 69

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Remembering Those We Lost in 2022

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Measles Vaccine Developer Samuel Katz Dies at 95

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Famed Neuroscientist Charles Stevens Dies at 88

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Science Snapshot: Breaking the Mold

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Science Snapshot: Legs for Days

network of intestinal blood vessels

Science Snapshot: No Guts, No Glory

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Science Snapshot: Milking It

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Science Snapshot: Show of Hands

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Pediatric Oncologist Audrey Evans Dies at 97

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Pharmacologist and Olympian David Bailey Dies at 77

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Science Snapshot: Go Forth and Multiply

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Science Snapshot: Living Bubble Wrap

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April 1, 2025, Issue 1

Bunsen Burners and Bad Hair Days

Lab safety rules dictate that one must tie back long hair. Rosemarie Hansen learned the hard way when an open flame turned her locks into a lesson.

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Faster Fluid Measurements for Formulation Development

Meet Honeybun and Breeze Through Viscometry in Formulation Development

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Quality Control Standards

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PFAS: The Forever Chemicals

Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

Unlocking the Unattainable in Gene Construction

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