Hi!
I’m a freelance science writer based in London, mostly covering stories relating to psychology, neuroscience and the natural world. Three years of deciphering protein splotches and willing stem cells into neurons earned me a PhD in clinical neuroscience from King’s College London. Now, I write about other people’s research and when I’m not doing that, I create educational content for high school students. Outside of work hours, you’ll usually find me in the garden, or the local pool.
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The Transmitter
Temperament is innate but hackable, animal studies suggest, January 2024
Top autism-linked genes join forces to shape plasticity, January 2024
Noisy brain may underlie some of autism’s sensory features, January 2024
Microglia overreaction to atypical neurons may drive autism, December 2023
Science
The Scientist
The Brain’s Barrier Controls Ant Behaviour, November 2023
How Bacterial Communities Divvy up Duties, June 2023
Mechanical Implant Stirs Wasting Muscle Back into Action, April 2023
High-Resolution Microscope Watches Proteins Strut their Stuff, March 2023
COVID-19 Infections may Reshape Genetic Landscape, March 2023
Hormone Therapy Triggers Male Gene Patterns in Transgender Men’s Cells, March 2023
Finally, Scientists Sequence Single Cells with Long-Read Technology, March 2023
Mutations Signature Indicates Risk of Kidney Cancer Recurrence, March 2023
Drugs Hitch a Ride on Algae for Targeted Delivery, February 2023
Tasing Tumors, December 2022
Silent Synapses May Provide Plasticity in Adulthood, December 2022
Epigenetics May Remember Ancestors’ Mutations, December 2022
Chantell Evans: Mitochondria Tracker, December 2022
Cancer Cells Gather Speed in Thicker Fluids, November 2022
MicroRNAs Can Boost Gene Expression: Study, November 2022
Mitochondrial DNA Sneaks into Nuclear Genome, October 2022
Scientists Uncover Major Pathway Cells Use to Mend Leaky Lysosomes, October 2022
2D Genetic Map of Prostate Cells Charts Cancer Growth. August, 2022
Gonorrhea-Blocking Mutation Also Protects Against Alzheimer’s: Study. August, 2022
Spectrum
New specs immerse mice in virtual worlds, October 2023
Mutations in multipurpose gene deal dendrites a double whammy, October 2023
Skewed signalling in striatum may spawn repetitive behaviors, September 2023
Neuronal deafness to stress may add to protein surplus in fragile X, August 2023
New test taps nose pokes as proxy for social motivation in mice, August 2023
Robotic headgear records brain activity in moving mice, August 2023
Repurposed electronic lens spies neurons across entire mouse brain, July 2023
Unknown isoform adds twist to theory of fragile X origins, July 2023
Statistical method improves behavioural predictions from fMRI, June 2023
Psychedelics give mice second chance to learn social rewards, June 2023
Medley of models reveals misbehaving pathways in autism-linked condition, May 2023
Loss of autism-linked gene dampens social interaction in animals, April 2023
Fishing for protein partners nets clues to autism, February 2023.
Mutations in autism-linked gene cause membrane mischief. January, 2023.
New RNA tool prompts protein production in select cells. October 2022.
Autistic people at increased genetic risk of sleep problems. October, 2022
Gene in autism hotspot regulates neuronal migration. October, 2022
Mutation-specific models highlight autism’s heterogeneity. September, 2022
Autistic adults in Japan stay active in their communities, households. May, 2022
New mRNA probe illuminates neuronal interactions. March, 2022
New human neuron assays set stage for high-throughput autism drug screens. March, 2022
Silenced X chromosome genes reawaken in new mouse model. March, 2022
Probe captures neuronal conversations in people. February, 2022
Algorithm spots subtle gait changes in autism mouse models. February, 2022
Neuron-specific virus overcomes barriers to brain-related gene therapy. January, 2022
New method spotlights synaptic plasticity in living mice. January, 2022
Discover Magazine
Imbalance in Household Chores Creates Mental Load, September 2022
People are Drawn to Others with Similar Body Odor, August 2022
How Pregnancy Tests Have Evolved Throughout History, July 2022
How Do Dolphins Choose Their Name? July, 2022
Gut Biome Diversity Might Shape Personality, Energy Levels. May, 2022
Biologists Use Blood-Sucking Leeches to Log Biodiversity. April, 2022
Yellow-Bellied Marmot Sleeping Habits Offer Clues to Longevity. April, 2022
Chronic Pain Makes You Think Differently. March, 2022
Grandmothers Are Evolutionarily and Biologically Unique. March, 2022
Bizarre Dreams May Help Us Think More Clearly. February, 2022
The Strange Sleeping Habits of Homo Sapiens. December, 2021
The Mad Genius Stereotype: Fact or Merely Fiction? November, 2021
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Smoking? November, 2021
Can’t Stop Eating? Blame Your Brain. September, 2021
BioNews
California Couple Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-Up, November 2021
Alzheimer’s May Be Detectable Before Symptoms Appear, October 2021
Medium
How Delusions Have Changed Since the Middle Ages, November 2021
Losing Yourself is Good for Your Mental Health, October 2021
Five Ways to Make Your Brain More Resilient, September 2021
The Agonising Experience of Dating Apps, May 2021
Damn Interesting
A Blight on Soviet Science, May 2021