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Science Writer and Communicator based in Eugene, OR. Specializing in biosciences, health, and technology. Writing stories that explore the human side of science. Bylines @ University of Oregon, Cancer Vaccine Institute at UW Medicine, Allen Institute, USC Information Sciences Institute, UCLA's Daily Bruin.
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Monte Strohl donated his brain to research after his death, hoping to fuel science and help others with neurodegenerative conditions.
Machine-learning software gets behind the inscrutable feline face and may improve pet care
Currently, most notices don't come until after smoke has arrived, limiting their effectiveness
A study on jelly-like swimmers known as salps hints at new designs for underwater vehicles
Join Leila Okahata, an early-career science communicator and microbiology student at UCLA, as she explores the microbial world and its impacts on human development, behavior, and mood.
CVI Principal Scientist Dr. Denise Cecil and her team were recognized for their research on activating the immune system against colon cancer.
University of Oregon
A study on jelly-like swimmers known as salps hints at new designs for underwater vehicles
A UO media expert pinpoints how voters can fight misinformation during election seasons
UO researchers found that the 'pleasure of choice' could help increase vaccination
But researchers say putting native plants among commercial crops can help protect bee health
Campaigns can raise awareness of melanoma and how to spot it before it becomes dangerous
Currently, most notices don't come until after smoke has arrived, limiting their effectiveness
Cancer Vaccine Institute at UW Medicine
CVI Principal Scientist Dr. Denise Cecil and her team were recognized for their research on activating the immune system against colon cancer.
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Cancer Vaccine Institute is proud to share a year-in-review that underscores a journey of innovation, collaboration, and gratitude.
Allen Institute
Monte Strohl donated his brain to research after his death, hoping to fuel science and help others with neurodegenerative conditions.
Neuroscientists send live human brain samples on a trip to glean insights into consciousness, therapy for depression and anxiety
Allen Institute welcomes interns on-site for the first time since 2019 - these are some of their stories
Neuroscientist Z Yan Wang investigated how social isolation impacted young bumblebees, and it looks like they grow up to be a little 'socially awkward.' Dr. Wang joins Lab Notes to talk about one of her favorite social insects.
Researchers are developing a fitness wearable to personalize exercise and lower the risks of dementia
'Epigenetic clocks' vary with disease and even by organ, but scientists are still trying to understand why
Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of the brain using light-sheet microscopy
USC Information Sciences Institute
Contributed magazine-exclusive stories "Creating human-like chatbots" (p.16) and "Optimizing data flow for scientific discovery" (p.40)
The Center on AI Research for Health debuted projects on radiation oncology, neurodegenerative diseases and mental health
The graduating doctoral student in computer science is recognized for her work in amplifying social good on online platforms
ISI researchers are helping streamline reporters' workflows with AI gadgets, including a source-recommendation engine.
ISI researchers receive an $18 million National Science Foundation Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure-R1 award to transform and democratize access to cybersecurity and privacy research.
Daily Bruin
My personal essay and final article for the Daily Bruin about how the newsroom helped me overcome my shyness and allowed me to tell the story of science: the people behind the work and the people impacted by it.
UCLA researchers have developed the first wearable device to record the activity of individual neurons in a person's brain while they move freely.
UCLA Health assembled a giant inflatable colon March 3 to engage and inform patients, Bruins and the local Westwood community on colon cancer in recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
A UCLA study found that experiences with racism and discrimination can impact the health of the brain and the body.
A new startup co-founded by a UCLA alumnus aims to teach students important scientific protocols and techniques through immersion in a virtual reality laboratory.
A recent UCLA study found that astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, may play a role in Alzheimer's disease progression and be a potential target for future therapies.
A recent UCLA study found that contemplating an answer to a question before googling it can enhance long-term memory and learning.
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
UCLA-affiliated researchers conducted the first-ever large-scale survey that investigated the use of digital flashcards among college students.
Researchers found that approximately 1 in 4 lives lost to extreme heat could be saved in Los Angeles if the county planted more trees and utilized more reflective surfaces.
UCLA researchers published a study discussing the success of the Life Sciences 30 series, a set of classes at UCLA designed to revitalize the way life sciences students learn calculus.
Researchers found that photographs can motivate people to care more about biodiversity and donate to environmental charities.
Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. Q: What is Wordle, and why is it so popular?
A new California law went into effect Jan. 1 that limits the types of plastics donning the recycling symbol.
A recent UCLA study found no significant costs to watching online lecture videos at faster speeds.