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Anne Frances Johnson

Anne Frances Johnson
Anne Frances Johnson is founder and lead science writer at Creative Science Writing based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 

Articles by Anne Frances Johnson

Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease
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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease

March 25, 2024
Animal study suggests deep-fried oil disrupts liver–gut–brain connections.
New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies
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New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies

March 24, 2024
Researchers report progress toward an alternative to animal-derived formulation.
Catfish skin mucus yields promising antibacterial compound
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Catfish skin mucus yields promising antibacterial compound

March 24, 2024
Peptide extracted from farmed fish could help fight antimicrobial-resistant infections.
How might diabetes lead to Alzheimer’s? Study suggests liver is key
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How might diabetes lead to Alzheimer's? Study suggests the liver is key

March 23, 2024
Researchers trace a path from the gut to the brain and say managing diabetes could help to prevent dementia.
Scientists see anti-aging potential in an invasive weed
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An invasive weed with anti-aging potential

March 29, 2023
Cocklebur extracts could protect skin, speed wound healing and ward off wrinkles.
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
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Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood

March 28, 2023
Findings suggest blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment and even prevention efforts.
Phthalate alternative may harm brain development and health
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Phthalate alternative may harm brain development

March 27, 2023
Acetyl tributyl citrate, a leading phthalate alternative, found to disrupt neuron-like cells.
New form of omega-3 could prevent visual decline with Alzheimer’s disease
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New form of omega-3 could prevent visual decline in Alzheimer’s

March 27, 2023
By crossing into the retina, new DHA supplement achieves what previous ones could not.