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The topics for the next 4 article sets have been chosen! Can you guess what they are, based on these 4 image hints? 👀

Gingerbread’s Possible Holly Jolly Health Wonders From decorating colorful gingerbread houses to making people-shaped cookies, gingerbread has become a Christmas staple in many parts of the world. And because of ginger’s health benefits, gingerbre…

Here’s the version for any science lover on the possible health wonders of gingerbread! Happy post-holidays!

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The Potential Health Wonders of Holiday Gingerbread From decorated gingerbread houses to people-shaped cookies, gingerbread has become a Christmas staple in many parts of the globe. And because ginger has numerous health benefits, gingerbread can al…

Our last article post set for 2025 is a post-holiday mini feature! Here’s a glimpse into the potential health wonders of holiday #gingerbread, tailored for scientists. (The version for any science lover will be posted shortly!)

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Setting Her Heart Ablaze to a Lifelong Passion in Science Research and Teaching Samantha Cobos is a PhD in chemistry and a postdoc researcher. Her ultimate goals include leading her own research lab, teaching and mentoring students, and creating a personalized science media li…

Here’s Samantha Cobos’s profile story for any science lover.

Cobos is a PhD in chemistry and a postdoc. Ultimately, she wants to lead her own lab, mentor students, & create a science media literacy course merging her love of science and anime!

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Looking at Neurodegenerative Diseases and Her Career From One Angle to Another In graduate school, Samantha Cobos studied neurogenerative diseases. As a postdoc, she continues to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, but from a new angle. Additionally, her general interest …

Here is the 2nd JTS profile story, for scientists! This one is on Samantha Cobos, a postdoctoral fellow at Stony Brook University who studies neurodegenerative diseases and aspires to be a principal investigator. Please take a look!

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4 Notable Community-Valuing, Globally Known Filipino Scientists To honor Filipino Heritage Month this October, here are 4 Filipino scientists who have made a large impact with their notable, selfless efforts, both in their community and worldwide.

To honor Filipino Heritage Month this October, here are 4 Filipino scientists who have made a large impact with their notable, selfless efforts, both in their community and worldwide.

(The 2nd JTS profile story will be next!)

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Discovering the World of Research: From an Interest in Nature to a Passion for Proteins Devon Semoy is a PhD in biochemistry and a postdoc researcher. As he grew up, he became fascinated by how nature works. As he delved into research, he developed a passion for learning how different…

Here is Devon Semoy’s profile story, written for any science lover! (see last week for the version for scientists)

Semoy is a PhD in biochemistry and a postdoc researcher. His love of protein research stemmed from an initial fascination with nature.

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The Biochemistry Behind Bacterial DNA Replication, DNA Repair, and Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases As a postdoc with a PhD in biochemistry, Devon Semoy studies protein tyrosine phosphatases, which play a role in many different cancers. Previously, he studied bacterial DNA replication and repair.

Next up on JTS are profile stories on 2 scientists! This 1st story series is on Devon Semoy, a PhD in biochemistry and postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University. Here is the version for scientists!

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The Potential of Omega-3s in Treating Multiple Sclerosis Disease Omega-3s are essential for human health. And according to a fairly recent study, compounds derived from omega-3s can also help reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.

Omega-3s are essential for human health. And according to a fairly recent study, compounds derived from omega-3s can also help reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis in mice.

For anyone interested in nutrition, health and disease, please take a look!

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Normally, as cells decide, the ends of chromosomes get shorter until they reach a critical length that triggers cell death. In cancer cells, telomerase becomes activated and keeps chromosome ends long. Because of this, cells would then divide indefinitely, rendering them immortal. This is bad because with this, cells can clump together and form tumors which are hallmarks of cancer. But when when quadruplexes form at the chromosome ends, and when ligands bind to and keep the quadruplexes stable, quadruplexes can block telomerase from interacting with the DNA, thus stopping telomerase activity. Chromosome ends are allowed to shorten again, thus restoring the signal for cell death and preventing further tumor progression and growth.

What roles do telomerase and DNA G-Quadruplexes play in #cancer? This figure can help show you!

Last week, I presented my #scicomm talk for my PhD research again, this time to actual high schoolers! Thus, I wanted to reshare my favorite infographic I created.

#cancerresearch #sciencecommunication

Jess Translating Science Highlighting and translating science for diverse audiences

Just made it to my 1st month of Jess Translating Science! From developing the site to writing & promoting my blog articles, this experience has been fun so far! I learned a lot from creating it, and I’m excited about what’s next! 😄🚀 #scicomm

Link to site: jesstranslatingscience.com

Treating Disease with Omega-3’s Products of omega-3 fatty acids derived from food have been found to play a role in modulating T-cell activity. This can ultimately help treat multiple sclerosis.

Products of omega-3 fatty acids derived from food have been found to play a role in modulating T-cell activity. This can ultimately help treat multiple sclerosis.

Features quotes from neuroscientists Dr. Aditi Das (study’s PI) & Dr. Christopher O’Brien.

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Quick Tips for Presenting Complex PhD Research to General Audiences Presenting at a science communication event was quite different from presenting at a research conference. Here are four things I kept in mind when explaining my PhD research to two types of audienc…

Presenting at a science communication event was quite different from presenting at a research conference. Here are four things I kept in mind when explaining my PhD research to two types of audiences.

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DNA G-Quadruplexes as Anticancer Superheroes When under a cancer attack, DNA structures called G-quadruplexes can help stop cancer cells from growing and taking over the body. They can do so with the help of molecules that make them stronger.…

What do Batman and DNA G-quadruplexes have in common? They can both act as superheroes that save the day! 🦇🧬🌟

Here is how I presented my #biochemistry research to an 8th-grade level audience. This completes the 1st set of JTS articles! 😊 #scicomm

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Cancer’s Complex Quadruplex: Characterizing Molecular Interactions with Telomeric DNA G-Quadruplexes In cancer cells, when DNA G-quadruplex structures form at the ends of telomeres, they can essentially help stop further tumor growth. Thus, molecules that bind to these structures and keep them sta…

To start off the blog, I wanted to talk about my past PhD research! ✨ Here’s how I presented my research to graduate students of diverse STEM fields.

Stay tuned to see how I presented my research at an 8th-grade level! (Hint: any Batman fans? 👀)

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Hello World! Welcome to Jess Translating Science! Introducing our new science blog focused on promoting and translating science for diverse audiences!

We have officially launched! 🎊 Jess Translating Science highlights & translates science for diverse audiences. We hope to make science more visible & accessible for all backgrounds. For more about us, please check out this intro post! (More coming soon!)

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