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.
Latest Content
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Review Finds Menstrual Cycle Phases Do Not Impact Exercise Results
An international team of scientists conducted a review, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, focused on advice given to women concerning the menstrual cycle and exercise from over 700 articles.
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Cause of Morning Sickness and a Potential Treatment Identified
As many as 70-80% of women are affected by nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have finally uncovered an underlying cause of pregnancy sickness.
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Why Is Maternal Supplementation Important?
It can be challenging for mothers to consume the necessary vitamins and minerals needed throughout pregnancy – including vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron and omega-3 fatty acids – from food alone, and oftentimes supplementation is required.
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The Environmental Impact of Biotech and Pharma With My Green Lab
In this exclusive video interview, My Green Lab’s CEO James Connelly discussed why this report is so important, its key findings and steps that laboratories can take to reduce their carbon emissions.
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Sepsis-Causing Bacteria Found in One in Five Mothers
Researchers from the University of Cambridge investigated the presence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in the placenta of pregnant women and discovered an association with the risk of their baby being admitted to a neonatal unit.
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Neural Network Uncovers How Language Influences Our Thoughts
A new paper reveals that language significantly influences human thinking, challenging previous beliefs. Researchers used brain-constrained neural networks, demonstrating language's strong impact on concept formation.
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Air Pollution May Be Interfering With Prenatal Hormone Activity
Researchers from Rutgers University have uncovered the potential impact of exposure to air pollution on prenatal hormone health and infant reproductive development.
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Why Are Women Underdiagnosed With Autism?
A study by Edge Hill University researchers reveals that a lack of understanding and gender bias hinders the identification of autistic females.
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Gender Bias May Affect Female Autism Diagnosis
Researchers from Edge Hill University have found that there is a gender bias towards males when associating autistic traits, which may impact the identification of autism in females.
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Brain-Inspired Nanowire Network Learns “On the Fly” for Efficient Machine Learning
Researchers have developed a physical neural network that learns and remembers dynamically. The neural network, comprised of tiny nanowires, mimics the neural networks found in the brain.
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