Michelle Taylor

Editor-in-Chief

Michelle Taylor has worked on the Laboratory Equipment brand since 2010, and the Forensic brand since 2016. Well established in the industry, Michelle has attended dozens of scientific conferences and conducted interviews with key opinion leaders, including multiple Nobel Prize winners. Always keeping a pulse on the industry, Michelle enjoys

writing about CRISPR-Cas9, CTE, STEM, next-generation sequencing and more. Michelle received her BA in journalism from Elon University in North Carolina. Michelle can be reached at [email protected]

Respiratory Disease in Childhood Linked to Higher Risk of Death in Adulthood
March 10, 2023
Researchers showed the rate of premature death from respiratory disease was about 2% for those who had a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in early childhood, compared with around 1% for those who did not. read more
Rats are Another Animal Link in the COVID-19 Chain
March 09, 2023
A new study shows there are currently 8 million wild animals in New York City with the potential to incite secondary zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to humans, including new variants the human population has not encountered yet. read more
Why Female Mice Should be Used in Research
March 07, 2023
A new study has overturned the long-held assumption that female mice are not suitable for lab research due to their hormones. In fact, the opposite is true—female mice are more stable than male mice. read more
Study Finds Modes of Natural Selection in Understudied Human Populations
March 02, 2023
Working with the Tsimane population, who live in the Bolivian Amazon rainforest, scientists say they have discovered new signals of natural selection. read more
Even in Early Stages of HIV Infection, Reservoirs Hide the Virus
February 28, 2023
New research from scientists in Montreal precisely describes the early stages of HIV infection in humans for the first time—including the formation of these reservoirs. read more
Study: Eliminating Antibiotics for Livestock Reduces Resistance in Humans by 7%
February 24, 2023
The research team analyzed antibiotic-resistant E. coli in 7.1 million urine samples taken from people with urinary tract infections across 33 states from 2013 to 2021. read more
Women in Science: Phasing out PFAS and Upending Chemicals Management
February 23, 2023
It’s a simple concept, but a drastic departure from the status quo of chemicals management in the U.S. and Canada. read more
Study: MRI Contrast Agent Can Infiltrate Kidney Tissue
February 21, 2023
A new study from a multi-institutional team of doctors and scientists suggests the rare earth metal is leaching into patients’ kidney cells after it is used as an MRI contrast agent. read more
Footprint Captures Moment Megalosaurus-like Dinosaur Crouched Down
February 16, 2023
Archeologists believe the unusual footprint captures the single moment in time when the dinosaur rested or crouched down. read more
Some Environmental Pollutants Increase Risk of COVID-19
February 14, 2023
Spanish scientists say they have found one such puzzle piece that may help further explain the wide variation SARS-CoV-2 presents with—specific chemical pollutants. read more
Scientists Discover Rare Neurological Disease that Could Impact Alzheimer's Treatment
February 10, 2023
All three children have issues with motor coordination and speech, and one has abnormalities in the cerebellum, the part of the brain involved in complex movement among other functions. read more
Moon Dust Could ‘Shield’ Earth from Global Warming
February 09, 2023
A new paper explores the potential of using moon dust to block just enough of the sun’s radiation to mitigate the effects of global warming. read more
Can Microbes Help Revive Megafire Dead Zones?
February 07, 2023
Can recovery time keep pace with megafires? We don’t know yet. What we do know is that specific microbes may be able to help bring the land back faster. read more
Lattes and Candy Inspire New Material for Better Cancer Treatment
February 03, 2023
Nature is a popular inspiration for scientists, who often take characteristics from plants and animal species and apply it to their everyday work. Less often do scientists find inspiration in their local Starbucks. read more
Alexa, Pretreat My Bacterial Sample: Voice-activated Device Enables Safer DNA Handling
February 02, 2023
Yelling commands to Siri and Alexa is a normal part of daily life for many today. But, “Alexa, play my favorite music,” is a little different than, “Alexa, pretreat my pathogenic bacterial sample.” read more
Nobel Laureates Speak ‘Kid’ in New Articles for Young Minds
January 31, 2023
Articles published by the journal Frontiers reveal the complete opposite side of scientific publishing—one marked by curiosity and colorful illustrations opposed to coercion and undeserved credit. read more
The Secret to this Plant’s Chemicals Can Help Bees, Cancer Patients
January 27, 2023
Scientists have uncovered the secret of how plants make limonoids, a family of valuable organic chemicals which include bee-friendly insecticides and have potential as anti-cancer drugs. read more
Study: PhD Researchers Forced to Grant ‘Guest Authorships’
January 26, 2023
PhD students say powerful researchers are using their position to gain co-authorships on papers they have not made any significant contributions to.. read more
Scientists Create Bug Spray that is Safer, Better than DEET
January 24, 2023
Researchers from the University of Firenze have designed safe alternatives that have advantages over both DEET, including a pleasant smell and a much longer protection timeframe. read more
Study Shows Modified Bacteria Can Tackle Drug-resistant Lung Infection
January 23, 2023
Researchers have designed the first “living medicine” to treat infections caused by P. aeruginosa. The treatment involves using a modified version of the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae. read more