Joshua A. Krisch
Science Journalist
Writer, Podcast/Video/Web Producer, Coffee Connoisseur, Tinkerer.
PROJECTS
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Protecting Patients from Genetic Discrimination
Despite laws meant to protect US citizens from insurance discrimination due to their DNA, some still fear such judgment, while others claim they have experienced it.
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The Science of Science Advocacy
Should researchers advocate for the inclusion of science in public policymaking?
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How Much Do Sex Differences Matter in Mouse Studies?
Examining both male and female model organisms is worth the extra effort and added costs, most experts maintain, but whether the results translate to human studies is less clear.
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Do Preprints Belong in NIH Grant Applications?
As the NIH questions the place of preprints in grant applications, the U.K.’s MRC encourages scientists to submit non-peer–reviewed works for consideration.
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Monitoring Post-Mortem Gene Transcription in Mice and Zebrafish ...
Genes linked to embryonic development, stress, and cancer are increasingly transcribed into RNA after these animals die.
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Cytoskeletons Direct Hydra Regeneration
Although hydra are known for regenerating even under the most dire circumstances, disrupting their cytoskeletal structures can interfere with the process, scientists show.
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“Waviness” Protects Nerves When Whale Mouths Stretch
Rorqual whales’ mouths can stretch to more than double their length without causing damage, thanks to two layers of neuronal coiling.
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Next Generation: Personalized Probiotic Skin Care
Scientists treat Staphylococcus aureus skin infections using lotions made with bacteria from atopic dermatitis patients’ own microbiomes.
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Encoding a Classic Film, Computer Operating System in DNA
A conversation with computer scientist Yaniv Erlich.
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How Skates, Sharks Use Electricity to Sense Prey
Researchers have known for decades that certain fish make use of specialized electrosensory cells, but the precise mechanism of these cells was a mystery until now.
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Antibody Therapy Targets Cancer Stem Cells: Study | The Scientist Magazine®
Antibody Therapy Targets Cancer Stem Cells: Study |...
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Mustard Hill Coral Shows Genetic Plasticity | The Scientist Magazine®
Mustard Hill Coral Shows Genetic Plasticity | The S...
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How Epstein-Barr Virus Hijacks B Cells To Cause Blood Cancer ...
How Epstein-Barr Virus Hijacks B Cells To Cause Blo...
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How Diet Influences Host-Microbiome Communication in Mice | The ...
How Diet Influences Host-Microbiome Communication i...
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Could Critical Incident Reporting Fix Preclinical Research? | The ...
Could Critical Incident Reporting Fix Preclinical R...