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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
Brightfield microscopy image of Aspergillus fumigatus.
The Silent Pandemic of Antifungal Resistance
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Dec 16, 2024 | 2 min read
As the world grapples with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, another insidious threat looms large: drug-resistant fungi.
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Detecting Research Misconduct in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Dec 13, 2024 | 2 min read
The rise of fraudulent papers, exacerbated by AI-assisted technologies, threatens scientific integrity, but new detection tools offer hope.
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Detection or Deception: The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Research Misconduct
Danielle Gerhard, PhD | Dec 13, 2024 | 10+ min read
New artificial intelligence tools help scientists fight back against a rising tide of research misconduct, but is it enough?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. 
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