“Vaccines are victims of their own success.” In our newest article, Bradley J. Roth, PhD, writes as a scientist and grandfather about how stories from the pre-vaccine era can help protect the next generation. Read “Grandparents For Vaccines”: neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2026/g...

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NEW ARTICLE ALERT: “What is a fisheries biologist?” Brendan Turley, PhD, explains the science behind fisheries management, field research, and sustainable seafood and what life as a fisheries biologist is really like. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2026/f... #Fisheries #OceanScience #NOAA

What is a fisheries biologist? – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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When Francesca Costabile was 3, she asked her dad for a birthday gift most kids would never request: a blood test appointment. She was fascinated by the “tiny warriors” in her blood and wanted to know how they keep us healthy.

At Your Neighborhood Scientist, we believe public understanding starts with listening. What science question do you want answered? Maybe it's something you’ve seen online and aren’t sure about? Submit it here and we'll answer it: forms.gle/wPyPUVcZ2LbG... #SciComm #STEM #YourNeighborhoodScientist

Ask a Scientist!

Is there a question you've always wanted to ask a scientist but haven't had the opportunity to do so? Now's your chance! This month, Your Neighborhood Scientist is taking all your science questions, f...

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A day in the life of Brooke Wolford, a statistical geneticist at NTNU (Norway). It's proof that science is both technical and deeply human at the same time. 🧬☕️🐕

This week, our neighborhood scientist is Dr. Adam Hockley @adhockley.bsky.social ! In his article, he details the road from basic science to clinical outcomes–and why sometimes it’s not quite as linear as you might think. Read his piece below: neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2026/o...

An ode to basic science - but why does translation take so long? – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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We did it! Last month, we set a goal to raise our first $500 and with the help of our generous supporters, we were able to exceed our goal. We're so excited to expand our efforts to make science more accessible in 2026 and beyond...the adventure's just getting started!

Only a few days left to reach our $500 goal! Your support will allow Your Neighborhood Scientist to publish articles that make science accessible, relatable, and part of everyday conversations. Join us today and help us finish strong: neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...

We’re on our way to our monthly fundraising goal! 🎉 Every gift, big or small, gets us closer. Want to help us cross the finish line? Donate today: neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...

Science shouldn’t feel out of reach. We’re raising $500 this month to publish articles that make science part of everyday life. Can you chip in $10 to help us get there? 🌍🔬 neighborhoodscientist.org/donate.html?...

This week’s neighborhood scientist is Dr. Katie Emery! Check out the link below to read Katie’s journey from a small-town classroom in Taos, NM, to becoming a neuroscience professor- a great example of what happens when opportunity meets determination. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/r...

Paying it forward: the ripple effect of scientific mentorship and federal funding – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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If you're in the Bay Area, @your.neighborhoodscientist.org is having our first in-person event, "Brains, Biology, and Big Pharma", on September 29. See flyer below and register here: luma.com/m51ug5x1 Great opportunity to meet w/ scientists & learn about the scientific process! 🔭🧪👩‍🔬

Join us for a night of curiosity in the Bay Area at our first-ever in-person event! Our panel of scientists and researchers—all of whom live right here in the neighborhood—will be sharing their work in short presentations, followed by a Q&A. Register for the event here: luma.com/m51ug5x1

This week’s neighborhood scientist is Charity Robbins! Check out the link below to read Charity’s rules on how to build the perfect scientist (yes, really!!) neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/l...

Lessons from an Undergraduate Researcher on How to Build the Perfect Scientist (Yes, Really!) – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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This week, our neighborhood scientist is Marcel El Kouri—a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan who studies fear and PTSD. Marcel shares what research has taught him about the brain, and also about mentorship and kindness. Read his article below! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/r...

Rat Lessons On Human Behavior – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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So far most of our articles have been authored by PhD students and post-docs in the health sciences. We welcome submissions from anyone in a science-related field at any career stage, and we take a broad view of what it means to be a scientist.

You can find our mission, vision, and values here: neighborhoodscientist.org/about/missio...

Kelly Sovacool@kelly.sova.cool · 12mo ago

Our mission is to improve public understanding of science by providing accessible, evidence-based information to combat misinformation and promote science literacy. We do this primarily through a newsletter + blog where we publish articles written by scientists about their work!

We’re always accepting submissions for @your.neighborhoodscientist.org! We welcome pitches from anyone who has something to say about science or science policy to the general public. neighborhoodscientist.org/contributing/ #scicomm

Dr Ellie Murray, ScD@epiellie.bsky.social · 12mo ago

But, in the meantime, if you’re looking for this type of lay-academic translational writing, you will find it on academic blogs and newsletters. These are a labor of love, and need all the support they can get. So here’s mine: epiellie.substack.com

Happy July 4th! Here at Your Neighborhood Scientist, we’re excited to highlight American patriotism in a way you might not always think about: scientific research. neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/j...

There's still time to take our quick survey! Let us know why you're proud of science in the US! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...

Does your patriotism involve pipettes?

This 4th of July, Your Neighborhood Scientist is asking American scientists and non-scientists why they are proud of scientific research in the US. Scientists: why are you proud to perform taxpayer-f...

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This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...

Share why doing and supporting science is patriotic at the poll below! 🇺🇸

Your Neighborhood Scientist@your.neighborhoodscientist.org · last yr.

This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...

This 4th of July, we're looking for scientists to share why they're proud to do science in the US. Or maybe you're not a scientist -- but you're proud of the work that US scientists do or you've benefited from US science research. Let us know in the survey below! forms.gle/j8gWMSggKVvJ...

Does your patriotism involve pipettes?

This 4th of July, Your Neighborhood Scientist is asking American scientists and non-scientists why they are proud of scientific research in the US. Scientists: why are you proud to perform taxpayer-f...

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We all breathe the same air, right? ☁️ Not always! In this article, asthma researcher Dr. Lizbeth F. Gómez talks about how the air around us can affect the health of our neighbors and communities. Check out her article below! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/t...

When the air we breathe is unfriendly – Your Neighborhood Scientist

and how science can help us understand asthma

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Faced with federal funding cuts, scientists are learning to communicate about what they do — and why it matters.

Why do you sleep when you do? 😴 Does sleep affect your immune system? What’s a circadian rhythm? Do plants have a biological clock like humans do? 🌱 Learn the answers to these questions and more in last month's article by Ronan Lordan, PhD, MA! neighborhoodscientist.org/posts/2025/t...

Timing is everything: how circadian clocks shape our health – Your Neighborhood Scientist

…and why funding basic science research can’t wait!

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Scientists work together with others across all sectors of our communities, including public health. This week, we’re bringing you an article from Alyssa Maturen, who leads a vaccine coalition & discusses how vaccines build strong, healthy communities for everyone. You can read & subscribe below:

Vax to the future: building a healthier tomorrow with vaccines – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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This week’s Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Francesca Costabile, who discusses her journey through science, starting with an unconventional birthday celebration in her childhood. In addition, thank you to local artist Holy Diode for illustrating Francesca's immunological symphony! 🧪 👩‍🔬 Read below:

Why I love the science I do: the magic of unlocking the secrets of our bodies – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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This week’s Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Mikel Haggadone @mikelhaggadone.bsky.social . Dr. Haggadone advocates for basic science research because curiosity-driven experiments are often where some of the largest leaps in our understanding of human diseases and their treatments are made.

Worms and Flies and Fungi, Oh My – Your Neighborhood Scientist

How Basic Science Research Has Transformed Our Understanding of Human Health and Disease

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Celebrating #RareDiseaseDay by sharing a deeply personal story about how the NIH has impacted my family. 🦓 Your Neighborhood Scientist is a new initiative to cultivate community-based conversations about science, science policy, and scientists. Please share with your communities and subscribe!

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Today is Rare Disease Day! This week, our Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Brooke Wolford, who is grateful for NIH funding not only for her own research, but for a much more personal reason: it saved her mom’s life. You can read Dr. Wolford’s essay & subscribe on our website.

Today is Rare Disease Day! This week, our Neighborhood Scientist is Dr. Brooke Wolford, who is grateful for NIH funding not only for her own research, but for a much more personal reason: it saved her mom’s life. You can read Dr. Wolford’s essay & subscribe on our website.

NIH Intramural Research: from my first job to saving my mom’s life – Your Neighborhood Scientist

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