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Danielle Gerhard, PhD

Danielle earned her PhD in psychology and behavioral neuroscience from Yale University and held a postdoctoral research position in neuroscience and psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. During her graduate and postgraduate training she examined cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying stress and depression. In April 2023, Danielle joined The Scientist’s Editorial Team as an Assistant Editor.

Articles by Danielle Gerhard, PhD
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From Lab Coat to Legislation
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Following graduate school, Sarah Carter headed to Washington, DC to carve out a career in science policy.
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Crafting Science Stories for Young Audiences
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Sep 2, 2024 | 7 min read
Finding a narrative that resonates with the audience and serving it in their preferred format helps make science engaging, relatable, and fun.
In the foreground, a magnifying glass hovers over a strand of DNA, revealing information hidden in the sequence. Binary code and silhouettes of people are in the background. 
Biotechs Bolster Biosecurity to Safeguard the Future of Nucleic Acid Sequencing
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Aug 22, 2024 | 10 min read
Synthetic DNA can pose significant biosecurity risks. Experts call for more screening by providers and institutions to mitigate security concerns.
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The Golden Pipette
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Science plays the long game, but Adrian Liston celebrates the small achievements his team makes along the way. 
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A CRISPR Tool for Tinkering with the Human Transcriptome
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jul 23, 2024 | 5 min read
Human cells repair RNA breaks induced by a programmable CRISPR system, paving the way for temporary treatments for genetic diseases.
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Searching for the Rare Variants in a Genetic Haystack
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jul 18, 2024 | 10+ min read
Carola Vinuesa’s research has illuminated the genetics of lupus and helped to exonerate a mother falsely accused of murdering her four children. 
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The Making of a Memory
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Sheena Josselyn discussed how she uses optogenetic tools to bias, express, and erase memories in mice.
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Building Cells from the Bottom Up
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 8 min read
To understand the molecular blueprint for life, Cees Dekker is starting from scratch, building fully synthetic cells that are capable of cell division.
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Meet the Team: Ashleigh Campsall
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 4 min read
A chance trip to a graphic design studio set Ashleigh Campsall on a path of putting the life in life science stories through art.
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Enzymatic DNA Synthesis: Going to Great Lengths
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read
When chemical approaches for synthesizing longer DNA oligonucleotides plateaued, scientists turned to a one-of-a-kind enzyme.
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