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Laura Tran, PhD

Laura Tran, PhD

Laura joined The Scientist as an assistant editor in 2023. She has a background in microbiology and earned her PhD in biomedical sciences from Rush University. Her research focused on how circadian rhythms and alcohol affect the gut. 

Articles by Laura Tran, PhD
Pseudo-colored scanning electron microscope image of the algae microrobot with the algae in green and the drug-filled nanoparticles in orange.
Green Warriors: Algae Microrobots Set to Combat Metastasis
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 26, 2024 | 4 min read
Green algae can be outfitted with nanoparticles, transforming them into efficient drug-delivering machines that target lung tumors.
Image of a Baobab tree with star trails overhead.
Night Science Podcast: A Walk on Science’s Creative Side
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 23, 2024 | 5 min read
Researchers Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher host a unique podcast where they explore the creative process of generating ideas for scientific research.
Image of a woolly mammoth skin from the Siberian permafrost.
Rebuilding the Genome of Woolly Mammoths
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 19, 2024 | 4 min read
A well-preserved 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth skin sample with fossils of ancient chromosomes could offer a glimpse into the history of life.
Image of aggregated anthrobots (green) forming a bridge between two neuronal cells (red).
Building Living Bridges with Anthrobots
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Researchers used adult human cells to craft biological robots capable of movement and more.
Two scientists at a table with two petri dishes of mold. One scientist opens a cloche revealing a meat-like patty made of koji mold.
Mold Burger: Coming Right Up
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 15, 2024 | 2 min read
From the laboratory to the table, researchers cooked bioengineered fungi into a tempting patty.
Image of a male researcher’s hands holding a phone displaying X (Twitter) while there is a research paper displayed on the computer in the background.
From Lab to Likes: Socializing Science Through Humor
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Oded Rechavi shares research and relatable science memes at the touch of his fingertips.
Rendering of a 3D printer working on bioprinting human brain tissue.
Crafting Mindscapes of the Brain
Laura Tran, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Functional human neural tissues assembled using 3D printing technology may provide insights into neural wiring.
Infographic showing a stack of proteins assembling into a complex to facilitate genetic exchange of homologous chromosomes.
A Blueprint for the Ladder of Reproduction
Laura Tran, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 1 min read
A trio of proteins are key building blocks for genetic exchange.
A woman feels discomfort while she is thirsty (left), but she feels refreshed and rejuvenated when she has her first sip of water (right).
Why Does Drinking Water Feel so Rewarding When One is Parched?
Laura Tran, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read
With a thirst for knowledge, scientists delve into gut-brain pathways to understand liquid rewards.
A man at the cow farm.
Moo-ve Aside Mice: Exploring Cow Models in Research
Laura Tran, PhD | Jun 25, 2024 | 3 min read
Humans have more in common with cows than mice when it boils down to bone marrow stem cells.
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