Shafaq Zia

Shafaq Zia

Shafaq Zia is a freelance science journalist and a graduate student in the Science Writing Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Previously, she was a reporting intern at STAT, where she covered the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest research in health technology. Read more of her work here.

Articles by Shafaq Zia

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Mutated Cohesin Throws DNA Splicing out of Whack, Resulting in Cancer

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Gut Microbiomes Offer Insights into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and sides on a table

The Smell of Food Affects Metabolism in Fasting Mice

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Immune Cells Imitating Neurons Cause Pain in Mice with Tumors

Squiggly green cilia on blue human beta cells

Pancreatic Cell Cilia Wiggle to Control Insulin Release

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Nanoparticles Spur Mouse Immune System to Attack Cancer

Four study participants in t shirts and shorts sit around a table in a stainless steel chamber. All four are looking at personal electronics and wearing a breathing mask connected to a nearby machine via blue tubing.

A New Culprit in Air Pollution: Reactions Triggered by Human Skin

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Artificial Sweeteners Alter Gut Bacteria in Humans

Fluorescent microscopy of a healthy intestinal organoid and a tumor spheroid

Internal Clock Disruptions Increase Colon Cancer Risk in Mice

Artist’s rendition of light blue monkeypox viruses in front of a black background.

FDA To Stretch Monkeypox Vaccine Supply via Intradermal Injection

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How Immature Egg Cells in Ovaries Resist Aging

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“Feel-Good” Neurons Steer Mice Toward Hydration-Boosting Liquids

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Sun Exposure Triggers Hunger in Men but Not Women, Study Suggests

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Tiny Nerve-Cooling Implant Relieves Pain in Rats

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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TaqMan Probe & Assays: Unveil What's Possible Together

Meet Aunty and Tackle Protein Stability Questions in Research and Development

Meet Aunty and Tackle Protein Stability Questions in Research and Development

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

How technology makes PCR instruments easier to use.

Making Real-Time PCR More Straightforward

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