Allison Whitten, PhD
Allison Whitten earned her PhD from Vanderbilt University in 2018 and continued her scientific training at Vanderbilt as a National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Postdoctoral Fellow. Her PhD and postdoctoral studies investigated the neurobiological causes of language impairments in neurological disorders. In 2020, she was awarded an AAAS Mass Media Fellowship to write for Discover Magazine. Her work has also appeared in WIRED, Quanta Magazine, Ars Technica, and more.
Articles by Allison Whitten, PhD
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals develops therapeutics based on the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway discovered in 1998.
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Explore the science behind young blood transfusion and blood rejuvenation therapy. Learn how researchers are studying the potential of young plasma to reverse the effects of aging.
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By making peptides ring shaped, researchers uncovered a new class of drugs that is “just right” for previously undruggable targets.
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The pursuit of scientific knowledge relies on analytical thinking, but creativity also plays an essential role.
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Pain research has traditionally relied on animal models. Theodore Price studies human tissues to better understand pain disorders across age and sex.
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Researchers use mRNA to create cancer vaccines that are personalized to each individual’s unique tumor.
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Cancer anywhere in the body can change brain activity, and brain activity can drive cancer growth. These surprising discoveries are leading to new treatments.
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A drug class that blocks a neuronal receptor’s activity could help stroke patients quickly regain their senses of touch and control over movements.
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Scientists have appreciated the roles of bacteria in our microbiomes for decades. Now, they’re studying the effects of the trillions of viruses that call the human body home.
