Sarah Whelan, PhD
Science Writer
at Technology Networks
Sarah joined Technology Networks in 2022 after completing a PhD in cancer biology, where her research focused on the development of colon cancers. In her role as science writer and editor, Sarah covers scientific news and a range of other content types, leading the site's coverage of drug discovery, biopharma and cancer research content.
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Infection With Tropical Viruses Can Make You Smell Tastier to Mosquitoes
Researchers have found that infection with tropical viruses like dengue or Zika – which spread through mosquito bites – can change the scent of their host, making them more attractive to hungry mosquitoes and increasing transmission.
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Women in Science Are Credited Less for Their Contributions Than Men
A new study has revealed that women in science are significantly less likely than men to receive credit as an author in publications to which they contribute.
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How Your Height May Influence Your Risk of Disease
Researchers have conducted one of the largest investigations to date studying the associations between a person's height and their risk of disease. The results show, whether tall or short, that height is a plausible risk factor for many conditions.
Industry Insight
Monkeypox Outbreak in Non-Endemic Countries: A Cause for Concern?
Technology Networks learns about the "unusual" spread of the monkeypox virus in non-endemic countries, possible vaccination strategies against the virus and if there are effective treatments available.
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Tying Human Genes to Their Function Using CRISPR Technology
Researchers have expanded on data from the Human Genome Project, using their single-cell sequencing tool – Perturb-seq – to link each human gene to its function and create a free resource for other researchers.
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