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Ted Anton—Programmable Planet: The Synthetic Biology Revolution
The success of mRNA vaccines, diagnostic tests, and therapies for Covid-19 starting in 2020 became “synthetic biology’s moment,” Ted Anton notes in Programmable Planet: The Synthetic Biology Revolution. Changing life by changing DNA, he asserts, holds the promise of yielding more effective medications as well as sustainable foods, fuels, clothing, building materials, furniture, and more.
ScienceWriters2023: Fresh Faces Virtual Networking Social
This latest NASW Virtual Networking Social is brought to you by the NASW Programs Committee.
Brittany Fair—The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation
How effective are yoga and meditation in reducing stress? What benefits can they offer people with multiple sclerosis, stroke, pain, and other medical conditions? In The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation, Brittany Fair explains findings and limitations of scientific research on these topics. She also illustrates different poses and provides text for self-guided meditative practices.
Write That Book!
A list of nearly 200 books and online resources from Lynne Lamberg, NASW book editor.
NASW co-signs letter to U.S. Judicial Conference regarding remote audio access for public and press
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Board of Directors co-signed a letter led by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to the Judicial Conference of the United States.
NASW extends condolences on passing of WFSJ past president Mohammed Yahia
The National Association of Science Writers extends its condolences to our colleagues at WFSJ on the recent and sudden passing of past WFSJ president Mohammed Yahia.
Thank you to our 2023 volunteer mentors and editors for the Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program!
The National Association of Science Writers thanks the following NASW member volunteers who served as mentors and editors for our 2023 Perlman Virtual Mentoring Program.
Ann Bracken—Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery
If one medication for an illness doesn’t help, maybe adding another will. That philosophy has prompted simultaneous use of multiple prescribed medications for one or more disorders by millions of Americans. In Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery, Ann Bracken explores the adverse impact of polypharmacy on her migraines and depression and describes her self-directed path to recovery.