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Sahana Sitaraman, PhD

Assistant Editor at Labx Media Group

Sahana is an Assistant Editor at The Scientist, where she crafts stories that bring the wonders and oddities of science to life. In 2022, she earned a PhD in neuroscience from the National Centre for Biological Sciences, India, studying how neurons develop their stereotypical tree-like shapes. In a parallel universe, Sahana is a passionate singer and an enthusiastic hiker.

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National Centre for Biological Sciences, India

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Rukhmabai Initiatives Fellowship

Sharon Dunwoody Science Journalism Mentoring Program

Articles by Sahana Sitaraman, PhD

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A Skin-Stretch Approach Can Deliver Needle-Free Vaccines

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The Goldilocks Hormone: Oxytocin Keeps the Body Resilient

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Breastfeeding Challenges May Have Genetic Roots

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David Baltimore, Renowned Molecular Biologist and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 87

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What Makes Bruises Change Color Over Time?

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Estrogen Shields Kidneys from Chronic Disease

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AI Unlocks Antibiotic Potential in Deadly Venoms

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Sniffing Out Antimicrobial Resistance with AI and Sensors

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Heat Waves Could Speed Up Aging

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How Does the Gut Sense Different Nutrients?

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Why Do We Get Hangry?

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Brain-Computer Interface Lets Users Communicate Using Thoughts

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