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Claudia López Lloreda, PhD

Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD

Claudia is a science journalist focusing on neuroscience and psychology. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras and her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania. She was the 2021 Mass Media Fellow at STAT, worked as a news intern for Science, and is now a full-time freelancer based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Articles by Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD
Image shows the mosquito Aedes aegypti on top of human skin.
A Mosquito Protein Facilitates Zika Infection
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Aug 14, 2024 | 3 min read
A salivary protein in mosquitos can suppress host immune activity and aid viral transmission.
The image shows a rendering of a human brain viewed from a lateral perspective with the cerebellum, highlighted in yellow and orange, is situated at the bottom part of the brain where the cerebrum connects with the brainstem. 
Revealing the Mutation Behind a Rare Neurological Disease
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Aug 2, 2024 | 3 min read
After 20 years, scientists studying patients with cerebellar degeneration discovered a mutation that disrupts autophagy.
A robot hand makes contact with a human finger on a dark blue background.
Fine Tuning Muscle Control with Light
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | Jul 31, 2024 | 3 min read
By leveraging optogenetic stimulation for more precise muscle activation, scientists hope to advance neuroprosthetic technology.
Daniel Colón-Ramos Reveals the Mysteries of Worms’ Memories
Claudia Lopez-Lloreda, PhD | May 1, 2020 | 3 min read
The Yale neuroscientist seeks to understand the brain’s architecture and function using C. elegans.
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