Jennifer Tsang

@JTsangWrites@mstdn.science
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Science writing and #Marketing #SEO | Microbiologist | Blogging about all things #microbiology | Bread & fermented foods | Photographer | She/her
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6️⃣ Aside from bylined pieces, I also supported biotech companies with technical writing: 5 app notes, 3 white papers, and 1 journal manuscript. It's always so fun to go through the data and pull it together into an app note and I love doing white papers because I learn so much in the process.
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5️⃣ For Nautilus Biotechnology, I wrote about One Health and fungal pathogens. Fungi are often underappreciated compared to bacteria so I was glad to be able to write this. https://www.nautilus.bio/blog/proteomics-and-one-health-bridging-animal-human-and-ecosystem-health-by-studying-the-proteome/
Proteomics and one health - Bridging animal, human, and ecosystem health by studying the proteome

Explore how proteomics can connect human, animal, and ecosystem health through a one health lens.

Nautilus Biotechnology
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3️⃣ I came across a cool study about using menstrual blood as a source for biomarkers. I wrote a quick news story about it for Drug Discovery News: https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/detecting-menstrual-blood-biomarkers-directly-on-sanitary-pads-16510
Detecting menstrual blood biomarkers directly on sanitary pads

Point-of-care tests that detect biomarkers from menstrual blood can enable broader access to disease monitoring and diagnosis.

Drug Discovery News
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4️⃣ One more microbiology one. I got to dig deep into the squid-vibrio symbiosis for ASM's Microcosm magazine. This symbiosis is so interesting because vibrio bacteria colonize the squid and lights it up to hide the squid from predators. https://asm.org/magazine/2025/fall/animal-microbiology [requires member log-in]
Animal Microbiology | ASM.org

ASM.org
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2️⃣ I wrote a feature for The Scientist on endotoxin testing and how synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood are making the industry more sustainable: https://www.the-scientist.com/horseshoe-crabs-break-free-from-biomedical-testing-73214
Horseshoe Crabs Break Free from Biomedical Testing

For 40 years, researchers relied on horseshoe crab blood to catch endotoxins in drugs. Now, synthetic alternatives and updated regulations can end the practice.

The Scientist
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1️⃣ I very much enjoyed projects where I got to bring in my microbiology background. For example, this blog post for Verb Biotics about the canine microbiome: https://verbbiotics.com/the-influence-of-gut-health-on-canine-behavior/
Gut Feeling: Calming Canine Anxiety with Microbiome Support

Discover the connection between gut health and canine anxiety. Explore new research that offers hope for anxious dogs.

Verb Biotics
Jennifer Tsang1d ago
2025 was wild! I worked on ~165 projects, which includes quick ~100 word blurbs on recent research, while others were feature stories with multiple sources or marketing collateral writing that required multiple meetings and revisions. Just though I'd share a few of my favorite bylines from the year! (and my fav co-worker Song)
Jennifer Tsang2d ago

Everyone is all reflecting on their 2025 professional goals this year and I'm over here like... yeah, my goal was to knit four stockings by EOY. Well I did it. I accomplished my goal.

(but seriously, I'll probably make one of those posts later this week or next week)

Jennifer TsangDec 10

The newest issue of Microcosm, the digital magazine from American Society for Microbiology, is now out! It's all about animal microbiology covering stories from antimicrobial resistance to animal models to animal-microbe interactions. I was excited to contribute the story about the fascinating vibrio-squid symbiosis.

(my story is available via member log-in, but some others in the issue don't require this)

https://asm.org/magazine/2025/fall/animal-microbiology

#Microbiology #SciComm

Animal Microbiology | ASM.org

ASM.org
Jennifer TsangDec 9

Shopping for a microbiologist? I have a holiday gift guide for you!

Over the years I've amassed quite a few microbial goodies and have built up my collection of fermentation gadgets for my kitchen. Check out the guide for fun ideas for microbiology books, toys, kitchen tools, home decor, and clothing and accessories

https://microbialmenagerie.com/holiday-gift-ideas-for-microbiologists-and-science-fans/

#Microbiology #SciArt #Fermentation #SciComm #ScienceBooks #HolidayGifts #Holiday #Christmas

Holiday Gift Ideas for Microbiologists and Science Fans

One of the things I love about microbiology scicomm is the many ways microbiologists, writers, and artists have incorporated microbes into tangible output. Microbiology-themed books, clothing and a…

The Microbial Menagerie