Curious Science Writers

Did you know that entire organs can be grown from stem cells? Organoids are being used to search for a cure for blindness. To learn more, check out “Seeing the Future: How Retinal Organoids Might Hold the Key to Curing Blindness” by Amber Fei: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/…

Did you know this cancer treatment weaponizes your own immune system to combat cancer cells? To learn more, check out “Immunotherapy: The Next Frontier in Cancer Treatment” by Vinayak Talwar: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/…

A number of labs around the world are now using virtual reality to learn about the brain, including through animal-based studies! To learn more, check out “Coming to a Lab Near You: Virtual Reality, Rats and the Future of Brain Research” by Jasmine Li: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/…

Did you know that plants show a lot of potential for use in medications? These include rice, lettuce, potatoes, and more! To learn more, check out “Green Vaccines: Could Plants Help Us Combat Infectious Diseases?” by Dinesh Oggu: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/… #csw #vaccines

Did you know that university scientists recently worked with NASA to send squid into orbit? The goal was to study the effects of space travel on the immune system. To learn more, check out “Seafaring, Space, Symbiosis, and Squid” by Alara Seeborg: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/… #csw

Join us for the cSw Virtual College & Opportunities Fair! Universities, research institutions & companies will highlight their academic programs, internships & other opportunities for high school students and college freshmen. Register for free! zoom.us/webinar/regist…

As type 2 diabetes becomes more common, scientists are searching for new treatments. A potential one might come from a predator lizard—the Gila monster! To learn more, check out “A Monster Impact for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment” by Anthony Matejicka III: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/…

Did you know that sleep has been found to help solidify memory in rats? This actually helps them navigate mazes more effectively. To learn more and how this can be applied to humans, check out “What Rats Can Tell Us About Memory” by Shaurya Sharma: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/… #csw

Did you know that sea cucumbers can regenerate their entire digestive system? Scientists are now studying them to learn about humans’ own organ and tissue regrowth. To learn more, check out “Sea Cucumbers: The Key to Organ Regeneration” by Priya Ravi: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/…

Are you a high schooler who loves science? Do you want to write your own science article and even have it published? If you said yes to any of those questions, you should apply for Curious Science Writer’s 2023 Boot Camp! To learn more and apply, visit curioussciencewriters.org/summer-program/

Did you know that soccer players often keep playing even after getting a concussion? This can be very dangerous. To learn more, check out “Concussions in Soccer: The Pressure to Keep on Playing” by Minhong Kim: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2023/… #csw #curioussciencewriters #soccer

Did you know that scientists are studying ground squirrels for insights into treating human stroke patients? To learn how, check out “Secrets of the 13-Lined Ground Squirrel Are Inspiring Novel Approaches to Stroke Treatment” by Minhong Kim: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2022/… #csw

Have you ever wondered how and why animal models are used in research studies? To find out, check out “The Touchstone in Drug Development: How Preclinical Studies Ensure the Validity and Safety of Clinical Trials” by Eason Yates: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2022/… #csw #research

Join cSw tonight from 7-8 pm ET where our guest speaker @ScientificRuvvy will talk about her research using neuroimaging and psychophysiological measures to study irritability, anxiety, and their treatment in youth. Register for free us02web.zoom.us/j/85775059328

Are you interested in joining #CuriousScienceWriters next year? Check out Tara’s experiences of this year’s boot camp! #csw #science curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2022/…

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Meet the voice behind @curedisease podcast @TheLabRatChat and learn how Jeff Marshall and his cohost are doing their part to positively educate the public on the importance of animals in research. Join us Sept 15th from 7-8pm ET - us02web.zoom.us/j/85775059328 .

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Did you know that Devil Faced Tumor Disease (a cancer found in Tasmanian devils) is genetically related to certain human cancers? To learn more, check out “The Devilish Reality of Transmissible Cancer” by Michael Hua: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2022/…

Did you know octopuses have incredibly complex nervous systems? They’re helping scientists better understand how the human body reacts to stimuli! To learn more, check out “An Amazing Sea Creature Might Guide the Future of Neurobiology” by Yoojin Jeong: curioussciencewriters.org/articles/2022/…