Hi! I’m a neuroscientist and science communicator finishing up my MSc in Ireland. I study the way that microbes living in the gut communicate with the brain, but I’m interested in all things neuroscience! I am passionated about mental health and science communication!
I love coffee, raccoons and basketball.
Inspired by animals that breathe through their butts, scientists show that mammals can also harness the incredible breathing ability of our butts
Not so fast. We should be wary of trying to science our way out of large-scale health issues
Gut microbes send different signals to the brain in people with obesity
Without the maternal microbiome, a mouse's thalamus under-develops, resulting in reduced sensory processing
Defense by dung doesn't always elicit disgust in predators to repel them
The act sheds light on the prosocial behavior and empathy of wild boars, thought to be rare among animals
Nearly three years without food drives innovative survival strategies
A jolt of caffeine enhances bees' memories
These recommendations will help improve the safety and access of genome-editing treatments
The technology was trained on 64,387 images, only a tiny portion of which featured dark-skinned people
Assessing gut transit time gives insight into your gut health
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Scientists analyzed bacterial genomes from 1000-2000 year feces
In a trial, women who took fiber supplements reported lowered anxiety compared to a placebo
Researchers have identified how its internal anatomy adapts as its butts branch off
A collection of T. rex fossils all found in one spot likely died together in a flood
AI algorithms are racist and sexist because these biases are baked into our society. We need to fix this
Two people were able to perform tasks like opening Skype with a wireless implant
The initial discovery set off a flurry of excitement. The reality is something more mundane
Parkinson's disease affects over 10 million people worldwide
The mysterious behavior appears related to collaborative hunting and hints at complex emotions
This finding explains why some people who take antidepressants have unpleasant gut-centered side effects
Some dietary fibers are converted to fatty acids, which are linked to cortisol levels in your blood
Gut bacteria make butyrate when they break down resistant starches. But the science of how you can boost it is proving to be personal
Research demonstrates that cells are capable of sensing, and creating, chemical gradients to travel long distances
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To explain where SARS-CoV-2 came from, look at processes with scientific explanations and precedents
"Zombie papers" keep on getting cited, with huge ripple effects
A protein called IL-33 keeps microglia working efficiently
Testing for the bacterium Parvimonas micra in stool may present an alternative to a colonoscopy
Cells' responses to microscopic pushes and pulls prevent cancers from forming
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
Losing the mysterious cells may lead to Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, or other neurological disorders
