The Scientist Speaks - DIY Cells: Understanding Life with a Synthetic Minimal Cell
The Scientist Speaks - DIY Cells: Understanding Life with a Synthetic Minimal Cell
John Glass describes why researchers constructed a synthetic unicellular organism and how it unravels the secrets of evolution.
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Sejal Davla is a neuroscientist with a PhD from McGill University and a science storyteller. As a science editor for The Scientist’s Creative Services Team, she develops stories about the latest research in biology.
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Sejal Davla obtained a PhD in neuroscience from McGill University, where she studied glia development and function in sleep and circadian rhythms. During this time, she worked with numerous science communication and policy organizations to advocate for open science practices. She joined The Scientist’s Creative Services Team as an assistant science editor in May 2021.
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