A selection of published articles. For longer-form pieces on biology and the life sciences — with the depth they deserve — visit Gating, my newsletter on Substack: one topic per issue, every two weeks. Life sciences explained from the molecular level up.
Maria Antonietta Principalli, PhD Scientific Writer — Founder, MM Science Studio
Essays & opinion pieces
In-depth editorial pieces on scientific reasoning, methodology, and the relationship between science, society, and policy. Written for scientific and cultural magazines, and for editorial contexts oriented towards critical debate.
Evidence-based: evidence (with reservations)
Academic writing
Structured texts for university-level teaching, conceived as textbook chapters or supporting course materials. The focus is on expository clarity and scientific accuracy, with the aim of improving the understanding of complex biological mechanisms.
Science communication
Articles written for non-specialist audiences, with the goal of making complex topics accessible without resorting to misleading simplifications. Each piece is shaped by the publication context and the level of depth required.
Current science communication work is published on Gating, my newsletter on Substack.
Can you smell it too? The odour of asparagus in urine and the receptor you didn't know you had
