Miriam Fauzia
Miriam Fauzia is a mind and body writer at Inverse reporting on health, science, and the occasional innovation.
Prior to Inverse, she was an innovation reporter at The Daily Beast and a fact check reporter at USA Today. Her work has also appeared in Popular Mechanics, Motherboard, BuzzFeed News, WIRED Middle East, Ars Technica, New Scientist, and The New York Times. She holds two master’s degrees, one in journalism from Boston University and another in immunology from the University of Oxford.
When not poring over a research paper, Miriam is voraciously consuming all the sci-fi/fantasy lit she can get her hands on, and writing her own magnum opus on the side.
You can follow her on Twitter @so_dendritic.
How Contagious Is Measles? These Numbers Will Certainly Surprise You
Ninety-five percent coverage is needed to maintain herd immunity.
A Novel Anti-Aging Treatment Revitalized Mice Immune Systems — Will It Work In Humans?
One group of researchers believe they’ve found a way to reset the immune system with a one-time antibody treatment.
Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No
While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.
Is Milk Safe to Drink Right Now? How Bird Flu in Dairy Cows Affects Milk
Don’t fret and pour yourself a tall glass of milk.
Scientists Discovered A Game-Changing Secret To How Fungi Reproduce
This new understanding may help quell the rise of fungal infections.
Are “Exercise” Pills The Future of Health and Fitness? These Studies Show Tantalizing Promise
Drugs meant to simulate the chemical benefits of exercise are in development, but it’s too soon to say whether they will become mainstream.
Watch Neuralink's First Human Recipient Play Chess And Civilization 6 With His Mind
“It was like using the Force.”
Is Marijuana As Safe As We Think? Experts Reveal What's Still Largely Unknown
Despite its emerging popularity and purported health benefits, there’s a lot about cannabis safety in humans we don’t know.
Scientists Got An Unprecedented View Of How Covid-19 Affects Women and Men Differently
Emerging studies are finding biological sex may play a role in Covid-19 outcomes.
Is Ozempic An Antidepressant? Preliminary Studies Suggest It Could Be
Dulaglutide, a chemical relative of drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, reduced symptoms of depression in mice.
Scientists Are Making Organoids Out of Amniotic Fluid
These tiny organs could revolutionize personalized medicine for the unborn during pregnancy.
Your Dog Might Be Carrying Antibiotic Resistant Strains of E. Coli, New Study Suggests
Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, even among our four-legged friends.
Scientists Are Finally Cracking The Code For 3D Printed Eyes
Prosthetic eyes are coming to a printer near you.
This Misunderstood Genetic Condition Has Afflicted Humans For Centuries, Fossil Evidence Reveals
Such findings may lend insight into how rare genetic conditions were viewed by ancient societies.
Are You Eating Too Much Protein? This Common Amino Acid Could Reveal the Answer
Maybe time to go less ham on the ham, for your arteries' sake.
A Celtic Burial Site In Verona Reveals Ancient Italians Buried With Their Pets
When love for your four-legged friend runs six feet deep.
This Unhealthy Activity Could Alter Your Immune System Forever
Smoking shapes your adaptive immune system into something more overreactive and pro-inflammatory even long after you quit.
The Plague Is Still Very Much Alive in The US — Here's the Annoying Reason Why
While it may sound like history is returning to haunt us, there are ways to protect yourself against the plague.
Scientists Tracked How Pregnancy Rewires Every Organ In The Body
The research could offer insight into metabolic diseases affecting pregnancy.
Do You Need A Measles Booster? Your Birth Year Will Reveal The Answer
The highly effective vaccine is the only way to stop this contagious virus in its tracks.
