Rhianna-lily Smith
Junior Science Editor
Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as a Junior Science Editor, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce video interviews.
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Published Content
Total: 36
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Nicotine’s Appetite-Suppressing Effects Are Driven by the Gut Microbiota
In a new study, published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Kyoto University explored the role of nicotine on weight management through host metabolism and gut microbial metabolites.
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Pregnancy Alters Gut Microbiome and Impacts Immune Response
Pregnancy leads to an eruption of physiological and metabolic changes in the body. Among many of these changes are dramatic fluctuations in the immune system, but how these changes may take place has alluded scientists until now.
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What Is the Microbiome and How Do We Study It?
Dive into the fascinating realm of microbiome research with our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Linked to Cognitive Decline in Midlife
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects up to 10% of women. A new study has identified a link between the hormonal disorder and issues with memory in midlife.
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Heavy Metal Exposure Could Deplete Eggs in Ovaries
Exposure to toxic heavy metals can lead to various harmful effects on the body. New research suggests middle-aged women in particular may face heightened risks.
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Black Death Did Not Lead to Genetic Shift in Cambridgeshire
Researchers from the University of Cambridge investigated whether the Black Death led to a genetic shift in disease susceptibility in the surviving populations.
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“Mini-Placentas” Shine Light on the Cause of Pre-Eclampsia
With the incidence of pre-eclampsia slowly creeping up, researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to study this condition as outlined in their paper published in Cell Stem Cell.
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Scientists Create a Single-Cell Atlas of the Human Placenta During Labor
During childbirth, numerous physiological and cellular transformations take place in both the mother and infant. Scientists have created a single-cell atlas of the human placenta during labor.
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Vitamin A Metabolite Explains Why Humans See Colors Dogs Can’t
Have you ever wondered why dogs and cats can only see a limited color spectrum, while humans are able to envision a spectrum that is millions of colors-wide? Researchers from John Hopkins University set out to understand this phenomenon.
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Supplements Help Boost Breastmilk Vitamin B12 Levels
In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers from George Mason University investigated the effects of pre-natal and post-natal vitamin B12 supplementation on human milk B12 levels.
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