Sree Rama Chaitanya
Molecular Biology
Instituto de Medicina Molecular
I am a scientist: a cell and molecular biologist. My Ph.D. thesis examiner, Dr. Lars Jansen asked the last question. “You see… in the end, we get money for research from layman, the taxpayers. So, how would you explain your research to them? or to your family members?” I stumbled… but I managed! This nudged me to science writing and communication. I guess, better late than never. I believe a scientist has three major responsibilities: research, teaching, and service. To disseminate complex scientific data to a teach, learn, and serve.
This transition fundamentally changes their brains
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"Deep-sea mining vehicles made by Nautilus Minerals.")
Mining agencies promise to minimize harm to ocean ecosystems. Scientists say we can't predict its full extent — or how to reverse it
More sea otters are detrimental to fisheries income, but economic gains in other sectors outweigh these losses
Studying these enormous animals requires close collaboration between scientists and aquariums
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"human RSV")
Human metapneumovirus is a molecular mimic, sneaking past immune systems to cause cold symptoms
These common household and industrial chemicals impair immune system function
The Yarrabubba impact likely sent Earth's climate straight from the icehouse into the greenhouse
Disagreements over Nolan's findings on slowing down bacteria are just part of a healthy scientific process
