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

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Viral Activation Can Shape Breast Milk Composition

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 5 min read

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Attention to Detail in Scientific Figures

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Designing Scientific Figures

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Revving the Motor: Full-Length Protein Sequencing with Nanopore Technology

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Changing Identities: Imaging Endosomal Maturation

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 3 min read

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How the Bench Can Build SciComm Skills

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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How to Write Science for a General Audience

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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Targeted Gene Integration for High-Throughput Applications

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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How to Present a Research Study’s Limitations

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 4 min read

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How to Write a Good Results Section

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 5 min read

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How to Write a Good Introduction Section

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 6 min read

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Building a Scientific Narrative

Nathan Ni, PhD | | 6 min read

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December 2025, Issue 1

Wooden Neurons: An Artistic Vision of the Brain

A neurobiologist, who loves the morphology of cells, turns these shapes into works of art made from wood.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Driving Innovation with Cell Culture Essentials

Explore the latest in cell culture supplies, from tried and tested classics to cutting-edge innovative products.

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Exploring the Inflammatory Tumor Microenvironment

Within the tumor microenvironment, networks of cells and molecular signals form a dynamic landscape that drives disease progression.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Next-Generation Sequencing

Individual NGS methods come with their own pros and cons, but automation optimization solutions exist for all NGS workflows.

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