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Danielle Gerhard, PhD

Danielle earned her PhD in psychology and behavioral neuroscience from Yale University and held a postdoctoral research position in neuroscience and psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. During her graduate and postgraduate training she examined cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying stress and depression. In April 2023, Danielle joined The Scientist’s Editorial Team as an Assistant Editor.

Articles by Danielle Gerhard, PhD
Immunofluorescence image of a cross-section of a term placenta showing STB and CTB labeled pink and surrounding nuclei and nuclear speckles labeled blue and green, respectively. 
A Tissue-Sized Cell with Billions of Nuclei 
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Dec 2, 2024 | 2 min read
Single-nucleus RNA sequencing revealed specialized regions within the placenta's multinucleated cell.
Modern open plan office with white desks, computers, and chairs in the foreground and a vertical plant wall in the background.
Rewilding Urban Spaces Boosts Immune Health
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 15, 2024 | 2 min read
From daycares to indoor gardens, scientists are bringing nature back into cities to improve immune regulation.
Photo of a brown soy pulp patty sitting in a cream sauce alongside a cucumber and tomato salad and baked yams.
How Can Fungi Address the Global Food Waste Problem?
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Nov 12, 2024 | 8 min read
Scientists are reimagining the food system, turning to fungal fermentation as a sustainable method for transforming food byproducts into tasty treats.
Photo of flooding in a Florida neighborhood following a hurricane.
Are "Flesh-Eating" Bacteria Causing Infections in Florida? Not Exactly, Experts Clarify
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 25, 2024 | 4 min read
Following recent hurricanes, reports of "flesh-eating" bacteria in Florida have emerged, but these bacteria, which exist year-round, don't actually consume flesh.
A pile of superworms.
The Culprit of a Mysterious Superworm Epidemic Finally Identified
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 22, 2024 | 5 min read
Advanced microscopy aided in the detection of the pathogen responsible for a nationwide superworm apocalypse and informed the development of a potential vaccine strategy.
Illustration of a small microRNA in blue with additional microRNAs in the background. 
From Worm Anomaly to Nobel Prize: microRNAs Show Macro Impact
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 21, 2024 | 5 min read
Discovered 30 years ago, microRNAs are increasingly recognized as important regulators of cell physiology and human disease.
Cartoon humans standing on a DNA profile.
A Geneticist's Journey From a Lupus Victory to a Murder Case Verdict
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 21, 2024 | 10+ min read
Carola Vinuesa’s research has illuminated the genetics of lupus and helped to exonerate a mother falsely accused of murdering her four children. 
Blue DNA chain surrounded by ones and zeroes and in the middle of a series of blue circles.
Hidden Messages in DNA Could Reduce Biosecurity Risks
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 15, 2024 | 7 min read
To improve traceability and enable authentication of synthetic nucleic acid sequences, researchers are embedding digital signatures into DNA.
Rows of old, microbe-covered headstones in a misty graveyard with two leafless trees in the background.
Microbial Tales from the Crypt
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Oct 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Rock-dwelling bacteria and eukaryotes live in the company of the dead by feeding on tombstones.
Black and gold sketch of Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, the 2024 Nobel Prize laureates. 
Nobel Prize for microRNA
Danielle Gerhard, PhD and Sneha Khedkar | Oct 7, 2024 | 4 min read
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won this year’s Physiology or Medicine award for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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