Nathan Ni, PhD

Nathan Ni is a freelance science writer and editor with a decade of experience in journalism, marketing, and educational works. He earned a PhD in Physiology from Queen's University, where he investigated the role of inflammatory leukotriene pathways in myocardial infarction.

Articles by Nathan Ni, PhD

An older woman gets a vaccine in her arm from a doctor wearing blue scrubs and blue gloves.

Aging Reprograms T Cell Behavior, Weakening Vaccine Responses

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

Two motor neurons are linked by a synapse.

Why Do Motor Neurons Die First in ALS? Turns Out, Size Matters

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

A caregiver checking a patient’s blood pressure and heart rate with a cuff and monitor.

Light-to-Moderate Drinking is Enough to Raise Blood Pressure

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

An individual with cancer holding hands with a bedside caregiver.

Obesity-Related Cancers Are Rising in Young and Old

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

Neurons are shown in blue with a synapse shown in white.

Specific Neuronal Genes Gain Mutations During Healthy Aging

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 5 min read

An image of a neuron with a section of the axon glowing orange-red.

Autoimmunity Plays a Role in ALS

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

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How to Present Data Using Visuals

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 6 min read

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How to Write a Good Abstract

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 5 min read

An image of a classroom where a scientist is giving a presentation using a slide deck projected on the wall.

Tips for Making Slide Decks for Scientific Presentations

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Creating Effective Scientific Posters

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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A Guide to Good Science Writing

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

An image of a brain, with scientific elements on the left side and color splashing out on the right side.

How Visual Cues Can Help Tell the Story

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Illustration of a developing fetus surrounded by a clear fluid with a subtle yellow tinge, representing amniotic fluid.

January 2026, Issue 1

What Is the Amniotic Fluid Composed of?

The liquid world of fetal development provides a rich source of nutrition and protection tailored to meet the needs of the growing fetus.

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Skip the Wait for Protein Stability Data with Aunty

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will discuss how scientists characterize therapeutic proteins in different formulations and spot the effects of excipients on protein stability.

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An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

A streamlined, automated process helps scientists coordinate site-ready production-level whole genome sequencing results.

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

Exploring Cellular Organization with Spatial Proteomics

In this webinar, learn how scientists are using cutting-edge spatial proteomics technologies to advance their understanding of cellular organization in healthy and diseased tissues.

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