Sarah Oleng’

News Writer

Sarah Oleng’ (she/her) is a communication consultant and writer. She has worked internationally as both as a public relations consultant and a writer for over seven years. She has written for magazines, websites and newspapers. Sarah received her MS. in Strategic Communication at Columbia University.

Tension-based Ultrasound Method Could Lead to Better Diagnoses
March 13, 2023
The new method can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time– a key indicator of disease. read more
Oldest Fossil Gnat Reveals Postapocalyptic Secrets
March 13, 2023
A new fossil discovery dating a few million years after the greatest mass extinction provides the earliest evidence of the insect group that includes mosquitoes and flies. read more
Team Adapts Old Printer Technology to Identify Bacteria in Minutes
March 06, 2023
An innovative adaptation of the technology in an old inkjet printer plus AI-assisted imaging leads to a faster, cheaper way to spot bacteria in blood, wastewater, and more. read more
AI Accurately Predicts Cancer Survival Rate by Reading Doctor's Notes
March 06, 2023
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that predicts cancer patient survival more accurately and with more readily available data than previous tools. read more
Wild African Apes Vulnerable to Same Malaria Strain as Humans
February 27, 2023
Researchers found that malaria infection is spread across the geographic ranges of wild chimpanzees and gorillas. read more
Researchers: Insulin Dose has Been Miscalculated for Decades
February 27, 2023
University of Copenhagen researchers have discovered that we have miscalculated insulin behavior for many years. read more
PFAS Chemicals Prevent Immune System from Destroying Invaders
February 21, 2023
In a new study, researchers found that the PFAS chemical GenX suppresses the neutrophil respiratory burst—the method white blood cells known as neutrophils use to kill invading pathogens. read more
Chest CT Reveals Lung Damage 2 Years after COVID
February 21, 2023
Globally, more than 600 million people have recovered from COVID-19, but concerns remain that some organs, especially the lungs, may suffer long-term damage after infection. read more
Seizure Drug Can Reprogram Donor Hearts to Last Longer Until Transplant
February 13, 2023
Using a drug previously used to treat seizures, researchers have found a way to reprogram donor hearts to boost the production of a beneficial enzyme that both increases the amount of time they can be stored and transported. read more
Study: Humans have Degraded 38% of the Remaining Amazon Forest
January 30, 2023
The Amazon rainforest has been degraded by a much greater extent than scientists previously believed with more than a third of remaining forest affected by humans. read more
Current Regimen for Multidrug-resistant TB Meningitis is Ineffective
January 30, 2023
A study by Johns Hopkins Children's Center indicates that the FDA-approved antibiotic regimen for tuberculosis may not work for TB meningitis due to multidrug resistance. read more
Returning to School Post-concussion Associated With Quicker Recovery
January 23, 2023
Allowing children to get back to school and engaging in non-contact physical activity 72 hours after a concussion episode can aid with faster recovery. read more
Specific Pollutants Linked to Asthma Attacks in Urban Children
January 09, 2023
Moderate levels of two outdoor air pollutants, ozone and fine particulate matter, are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents who live in low-income urban areas. read more
Team Says 2 of 3 Glaciers Could be Lost by 2100
January 09, 2023
As much as 41 percent of its total glacier mass this century—or as little as 26 percent—depending on today’s climate change mitigation efforts. read more
How Saving Whales Could Help Mitigate Carbon Sink
December 19, 2022
In a new study, researchers explore how these marine giants can influence the amount of carbon in our air and waters and potentially contribute to the overall reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide. read more
Novel Sequencing Tool Provides First Accurate Tuberculosis Genome
December 19, 2022
Researchers have developed a novel genome assembly tool that could spur the development of new treatments for tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. read more
NIH, Dog Owner Study Shows Genome May Account for Behavioral Differences
December 12, 2022
Some results showed that the genes related to some dog lineages might be evident in the genes that influence the behaviors of other species, such as humans. read more
Gold from E-Waste Could Make Drug Manufacturing More Sustainable
December 12, 2022
The gold in SIM cards and circuit boards can be extracted and used as a catalyst that stimulates reactions that can be used in drug manufacturing. read more
Japanese Flower is First to Show Bidirectional Color Change
December 05, 2022
The pigments involved in the colors are related to nutrient-rich colorful vegetables, so understanding the flowers’ color-changing tricks could have downstream applications. read more
Old Trees are More Drought Tolerant than Younger Ones
December 05, 2022
A new analysis of more than 20,000 trees on five continents shows that old-growth trees are more drought tolerant than younger trees in the forest canopy and may be better able to withstand future climate extremes. read more