Maggie Chen

Maggie Chen

Maggie Chen is a scientist and science journalist covering health, biology, and bioengineering. She graduated from Harvard College in 2022 with a degree in developmental biology and the history of science. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, WIRED, and Massive Science

Articles by Maggie Chen

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Introducing a New Version of the Cell Cycle

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A Prime-Editing Based Approach Records Cellular Genetic History

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How the Crimean Congo Virus Sneaks into Cells

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A Twisted Secret that Extends mRNA Longevity in Cells

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An Epigenetic Strategy to Control Bad Cholesterol

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3D illustration of a gold lipid nanoparticle with pink nucleic acid inside of it. Purple and teal spikes stick out from the lipid bilayer representing polyethylene glycol.
February 2025, Issue 1

A Nanoparticle Delivery System for Gene Therapy

A reimagined lipid vehicle for nucleic acids could overcome the limitations of current vectors.

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Enhancing Therapeutic Antibody Discovery with Cross-Platform Workflows

Enhancing Therapeutic Antibody Discovery with Cross-Platform Workflows

Considerations for Cell-Based Assays in Immuno-Oncology Research

Considerations for Cell-Based Assays in Immuno-Oncology Research

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From Water Bears to Grizzly Bears: Unusual Animal Models

Sex Differences in Neurological Research

Sex Differences in Neurological Research

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Detecting Novel Viruses Using a Comprehensive Enrichment Panel

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