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Where I Work: Mona Minkara

Nature, June 21, 2021

Computational chemist Mona Minkara simulates the molecular dynamics required for lung function and boosts access for visually impaired chemists.

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Curious cure: Human waste

Knowable Magazine, July 25, 2019

Studies point to the life-saving record of fecal transplants for patients infected with C. diff, despite a recent death. Doctors are now testing the procedure for other conditions.

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Lack of lactation rooms

Nature, April 30, 2019

Breastfeeding mums are finally getting spaces to pump at some US institutions. Some universities offer dedicated lactation space, but there’s still plenty of room for improvements.

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Kids in the middle

Knowable Magazine, April 2, 2019

Recognizing the important role of children as cultural translators. A Q&A with linguistic anthropologist Inmaculada García-Sánchez.

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Astronomy society pushes for diversity

Nature, February 21, 2019

Task force hopes that a report on boosting participation by under-represented groups in US PhD programmes will ‘pull the alarm cord to say we can’t continue doing things the way we have been’.

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Labor of love

Knowable Magazine, April 13, 2018

Flipping the scientific thinking on our species’ “difficult childbirth”