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Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD

Meenakshi joined as the Editor-in-Chief at The Scientist in 2023. She is passionate about the dissemination of science and brings several years of experience in diverse communication roles including journalism, podcasting, and corporate content strategy. Meenakshi secured her PhD in biophysics at the University of Goettingen, Germany, which sparked a life-long love for interdisciplinary biological sciences and a mild tolerance for beer. In her spare time, she loves to travel.

Articles by Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD

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The Journey to a Nobel Prize: A Protein Design and Structure Research Timeline

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Oct 17, 2024 | 6 min read

About 50 years ago, biologists set out to solve the protein-folding problem. The road to the Nobel victory has been arduous but full of small wins along the way.

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An Ode to Stem Cells

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Sep 13, 2024 | 3 min read

Leveraging the versatility of stem cells allows researchers to advance science across multiple disciplines.

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The Immeasurable Impact of a Scientist

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read

A scientist's true legacy lies in the countless researchers they inspire rather than their citation metrics.

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TS Digest Turns One

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read

As we reflect upon our first year, we seek reader feedback to continue on a path of success.

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Back to the Basics to Break Boundaries

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Armed with cutting-edge technologies, scientists find innovative ways to better use biological systems.

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Synthetic Biology is in Fashion

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read

Scientists are pulling on the protein threads that bind textiles and cosmetics together.

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Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 2 min read

Recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion.

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Open AI, Locked Minds

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 3, 2024 | 2 min read

The scientific community needs to draw the line between use and abuse of artificial intelligence tools.

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The Poster Projector

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | May 1, 2024 | 2 min read

Alok Wessel was well prepared to present his conference poster, or so he thought.

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Scientific Conferences Get Virtually Real

Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | May 1, 2024 | 2 min read

Between online and in person options, is there a right medium for attending a conference?

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