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Sneha Das

Sneha Das
Sneha Das is a science writer with a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign. In her professional role, she manages and supports research grants. Sneha volunteers as a contributing writer for ASBMB Today and loves translating complex research into engaging stories. Outside work, she enjoys traveling and exploring nature.

Articles by Sneha Das

Cholesterol regulatory genes predict liver transplant outcomes
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Cholesterol regulatory genes predict liver transplant outcomes

April 10, 2026
Researchers identify a link between cholesterol-regulating genes and liver transplant success, which could improve donor screening and patient outcomes.
Lipid signatures for a rare neurological disorder
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Lipid signatures for a rare neurological disorder

April 10, 2026
Researchers find distinct lipid patterns linked to a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, offering hope for effective targeted therapies for patients.
The dual role of asprosin in chronic fatty liver disease
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The dual role of asprosin in chronic fatty liver disease

April 8, 2026
Researchers uncover a hormone called asprosin that may serve as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of chronic fatty liver disease and monitoring disease progression.
From the Journals: MCP
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From the Journals: MCP

Dec. 6, 2024
Rapid and precise SARS-CoV-2 detection using mass spec. Mapping brain changes from drug addiction. Decoding plant osmotic stress response. Read about recent MCP papers on these topics.
In memoriam: Julius Adler
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In memoriam: Julius Adler

Aug. 12, 2024
His research advanced the understanding of how bacteria and other organisms sense and respond to chemical stimuli in their environment.
MOSAIC scholar explores enzymes
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MOSAIC scholar explores enzymes

May 8, 2024
Organic chemist Edwin Alfonzo's scientific journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered the world of enzymes.
Not all fat cells are created equal
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Not all fat cells are created equal

Sept. 5, 2023
By studying proteins, researchers find that abdominal adipocytes from obese mice show signs of increased stress.
Seeking to cure a coronavirus fatal to cats
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Seeking to cure a coronavirus fatal to cats

July 18, 2023
Researchers have found a potential anti-viral therapy for feline infectious peritonitis, a leading cause of death for cats under the age of two.
Diabetes and cancer — how can one medicine treat both?
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Diabetes and cancer — how can one medicine treat both?

April 25, 2023
Scientists have discovered how metformin can suppress the transcription of a gene that promotes tumor growth.
Common psychotropic meds disrupt cholesterol synthesis in brain
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Common psychotropic meds disrupt cholesterol synthesis in brain

Jan. 31, 2023
Mouse study explains why adults sometimes get misdiagnosed with rare syndrome that affects babies.
How a fish pathogen outwits antibiotic stress
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How a fish pathogen outwits antibiotic stress

Jan. 3, 2023
Scientists have discovered a dynamic and reversible antibiotic resistance mechanism while studying a common bacterium.