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Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD

Meenakshi joined as the Editor-in-Chief at The Scientist in 2023. She is passionate about the dissemination of science and brings several years of experience in diverse communication roles including journalism, podcasting, and corporate content strategy. Meenakshi secured her PhD in biophysics at the University of Goettingen, Germany, which sparked a life-long love for interdisciplinary biological sciences and a mild tolerance for beer. In her spare time, she loves to travel.

Articles by Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD
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The Evolution of Microbe Teachers and AI Cheaters
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Dec 13, 2024 | 2 min read
In nature, microbes fend off their microbial competitors. In the digital world, can AI-detection tools help researchers knock out AI-based research misconduct?
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The Journey to a Nobel Prize: A Protein Design and Structure Research Timeline
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Oct 17, 2024 | 6 min read
About 50 years ago, biologists set out to solve the protein-folding problem. The road to the Nobel victory has been arduous but full of small wins along the way.
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An Ode to Stem Cells
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Sep 13, 2024 | 3 min read
Leveraging the versatility of stem cells allows researchers to advance science across multiple disciplines.
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The Immeasurable Impact of a Scientist
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 15, 2024 | 2 min read
A scientist's true legacy lies in the countless researchers they inspire rather than their citation metrics.
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TS Digest Turns One
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read
As we reflect upon our first year, we seek reader feedback to continue on a path of success.
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Back to the Basics to Break Boundaries
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Armed with cutting-edge technologies, scientists find innovative ways to better use biological systems. 
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Infographic: Synthetic Biology is Transforming Clothes and Cosmetics
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 2 min read
Recombinant proteins usher in an era of sustainable fashion.
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Synthetic Biology is in Fashion
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 14, 2024 | 10+ min read
Scientists are pulling on the protein threads that bind textiles and cosmetics together.
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Open AI, Locked Minds
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | Jun 3, 2024 | 2 min read
The scientific community needs to draw the line between use and abuse of artificial intelligence tools.
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The Poster Projector
Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD | May 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Alok Wessel was well prepared to present his conference poster, or so he thought.
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