Sneha Khedkar

Sneha Khedkar

Assistant editor at The Scientist

Articles by Sneha Khedkar

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How the Mom's Microbiome Shapes a Baby's Long-Term Health

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Sole Fibroblasts Injected into Thighs Help Develop a Thicker Skin

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Understanding the Language of Brain-Muscle Crosstalk

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Postdocs Who Publish Hit Papers Are More Likely to Stay and Succeed in Academia

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An Ancient Grapevine Uncorks Clues About a Deadly Plant Pathogen

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Bacteria Help Worms Brave the Harsh Antarctic Cold

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Genetically Engineered Male Insects Shorten Their Mates’ Lifespans

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Neuroscientists Dive into the Biology of Pain

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Why Do People Have Different Eating Habits?

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A Protein That Converts Fat-Storing Cells into Calorie-Burning Cells 

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Exerkines: Molecular Messengers That Mediate Exercise Effects 

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Reindeers Pave the Way for Regenerative Medicine

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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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Organoid Origins and How to Grow Them

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