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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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Published Content
Total: 313
A person holding a baby.
Article

Babies, Parenthood and the Brain: What Do We Know?

Early interactions between babies and their parents can help to nurture the developing infant brain, and changes can also be observed in the brains of new parents. So, what has recent research taught us about babies, parenthood and the brain?
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News

The Brains of Some Stranded Dolphins Show Alzheimer’s-Like Changes

A new study has observed that the brains of some stranded dolphins display changes similar to those seen in human Alzheimer's disease.
A close up of the lenses of a microscope, with a glass slide on the microscope stage.
Article

Nikon Small World in Motion Competition – Top 5 Winning Videos of 2022

Take a look at our summary of the top five winners of the 2022 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition, which showcases the very best videos and time-lapse photography from under the microscope.
Results of a cDNA microarray, reflecting the gene expression differences between two different tissues.
Industry Insight

Innovations and Versatility in Modern Microarray Technology

In this interview, CEO of Arrayjet Dr. Iain McWilliam discusses advancements in modern microarray technology and the benefits that these tools can provide for high-throughput screening.
A 3D render of a synapse, the connections between neurons.
News

Protein Modifications May Explain Why More Women Get Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have found that a modified immune system protein is more common in women with Alzheimer’s disease than men, possibly providing a clue as to why women are at higher risk for the disease.
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Article

Top Science News Stories of 2022

As the year ends, it’s time to reflect on the stories that you enjoyed the most. Here’s our roundup of this year’s most popular headlines, including new findings on how we humans age, the impact of diet on the microbiome and a revelation on the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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News

Gut Microbiomes Permanently Altered in Mice When Nursing Moms are Fed a Low-Fiber Diet

Researchers show that low-fiber diets in nursing mice led to lasting changes in the gut microbiomes of their offspring, leading to low-grade gut inflammation and making them more prone to obesity.
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News

Ketogenic Diet May Mitigate Low Platelet Counts From Chemotherapy, Suggests Mouse Study

A ketogenic diet may mitigate reduced blood platelet counts as a result of chemotherapy, according to a new study.
Illustration of a strand of DNA being cut by scissors and new sequences being inserted.
News

“Drag-and-Drop” Gene Editing Holds Potential for Treating Genetic Diseases

In a promising development for treating genetic disease, scientists have built upon gene editing technology, creating a novel technique called PASTE to edit large genes safely and more effectively.
Man holding a vape pen, exhaling visible vapor.
News

Vaping May Set the Stage for Tooth Decay

A new study has found that dental patients who reported using e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, have a significantly higher risk of developing cavities than those who don’t.
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