Molly Campbell
Senior Science Writer
In the editorial team Molly reports on a broad range of scientific topics, covering the latest breaking news and writing long-form pieces for The Scientific Observer. She is a fervent believer that science – and science communications – should be accessible to everyone. In 2020, she created the Teach Me in 10 video series, where weekly guests discuss and teach a scientific concept in less than 10 minutes. Prior to joining Technology Networks in 2019, Molly worked as a clinical research associate in the NHS and as a freelance science writer. She has a first-class honors degree in Neuroscience from the University of Leeds and received a Partnership Award for her efforts in science communication.
Latest Content
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How an Unexpected Discovery in a University Pond Changed the DNA Rulebook
A recent discovery, published in PLoS Genetics, challenges the “rulebook” of DNA. We speak with the first author, Dr. Jamie McGowan, to learn about the accidental finding and what it means for synthetic biology.
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Genetic Link Uncovered Between Endometriosis and Gut Disorders
Women with endometriosis are twice as likely to have an irritable bowel diagnosis as women without the disease. Scientists identified genes and biological pathways that may be involved in developing both diseases.
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Sharks’ Low Mutation Rate a Cancer Shield but a Survival Challenge
A Nature Communications study finds that epaulette sharks have the lowest mutation rate recorded in vertebrates. While this could shield the species from cancer, it may have detrimental effects on survival against environmental challenges.
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Common Polymer Found in Cosmetics Could Reduce Drug Effectiveness
A study of 500 health people has found that antibodies can develop against polyethylene glycol (PEG), a substance used in cosmetics, food and medicine, which might hinder the effectiveness of drugs.
Industry Insight
Accelerating Single-Cell Research with Powerful Dispensing
Join us for an interview with HP's Christie Dudenhoefer, manager of Life Science Solutions, and Dr. Ryan Kelly, professor in the Department of Chemistry at Brigham Young University, to learn how HP's D100 single-cell dispenser is being utilized.
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Genetics Influence Blood Clot Risk in Women Using Birth Control
To study the link between a person’s genetic risk of blood clots and their use of contraceptive pills, Uppsala researchers investigated data from 244,420 British women from the UK Biobank.
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Common Fungus Triggers Alzheimer’s-Like Changes in Mouse Brain
A new study identifies how the common fungus Candida albicans enters the mouse brain and triggers the formation of amyloid beta-like peptides.
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Thousands of Organisms Possess DNA-Editing Enzyme Fanzor
A team of scientists sought to identify and characterize Fanzor enyzmes in large-scale genetic databases. Their genetic mining venture, published in Science Advances, outlines the discovery of over 3,600 Fanzors in eukaryotes.
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Genes From Neanderthals Linked to Lower Pain Threshold
While 50,000 years have passed since we last shared a planet with Neanderthals, comparing their genomes with our own can help to shed light on common experiences, such as pain.
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Female Frogs Play Dead To Get Rid of Males
A new study suggests that female frogs have developed a number of defense strategies to protect themselves against the wrath of eager-to-breed males.
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