Molly Campbell
Senior Science Writer
In the editorial team Molly reports on a broad range of scientific topics, covering the latest breaking news and writing long-form pieces for The Scientific Observer. She is a fervent believer that science – and science communications – should be accessible to everyone. In 2020, she created the Teach Me in 10 video series, where weekly guests discuss and teach a scientific concept in less than 10 minutes. Prior to joining Technology Networks in 2019, Molly worked as a clinical research associate in the NHS and as a freelance science writer. She has a first-class honors degree in Neuroscience from the University of Leeds and received a Partnership Award for her efforts in science communication.
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Ion Channel "Switches" Control Dopamine Release in the Brain
Scientists from the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine have identified two ion channel “switches” in mice that regulate the release of dopamine in the brain.
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Stress and Stuck Stem Cells Contribute to Gray Hair
What can scientific research tell us about the graying of hair? Stress, and the "jamming" of stem cells appear to be contributing factors.
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Some Menstrual Products Contain PFAS
At this year’s American Chemical Society fall meeting, researchers from Professor Graham Peaslee’s laboratory at the University of Notre Dame present new evidence that some menstrual products contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Based on the high concentrations of fluorine in some products, the researchers suggest their use is intentional by manufacturers.
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Even a Modest Increase in Step Count Reduces Risk of Disease and Death
A meta-analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different research projects around the world suggests that the more you walk, the lower your risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The research is published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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F-Actin Protein Could Be Key for Osteoarthritis Prevention
Scientists at the University of Delaware (UD) have identified a protein – adseverin – that is protective against osteoarthritis (OA). The research, conducted in cartilage cell and animal models, is published in Science Advances.
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How Resistance Training Helps To “Rejuvenate” Aging Skin
A new study by scientists at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan, suggests that resistance training (RT) can improve women's skin elasticity and dermal thickness. The research is published in Scientific Reports.
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Five Subtypes of Colon Sensory Colon Neurons Identified
Scientists define five types of colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain.
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Ancient Sambaqui Societies Were Genetically Diverse
DNA analysis of ancient remains, obtained across four different parts of Brazil, reveal new insights into the ancient communities that occupied eastern South America thousands of years ago.
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Stem Cells From the Heart Could Treat Crohn’s Disease
In a mouse model of Crohn’s disease (CD), scientists from the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago injected neonatal cardiac-derived mesenchymal stem cells (nMSCs) directly into inflammatory lesions. The first-of-its-kind study may offer new treatment avenues for the debilitating illness.
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Revival of Ice Age Nematode Reveals a New Species
Through genetic analyses, a collaborative research team has shown that a 46,000-year-old roundworm discovered in the Siberian Permafrost is a previously undescribed species. The research is published in PLoS Genetics.
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