Heather is a science correspondent for WORLD. She is a graduate of World Journalism Institute, the University of Maryland, and Carnegie Mellon University. She has worked in both food and chemical product development, and currently works as a research chemist. Heather resides with her family in Pittsburgh, Pa.
A new screening tool could prevent misdiagnosis of heart problems in young athletes
Researchers discover an unexpected gene mutation associated with high blood pressure
SCIENCE | Scientists coax the growth of embryos from stem cells
Yale’s OrganEx system may solve the transplant organ shortage, but it may also violate the rights of organ donors
SCIENCE | Which is the farthest?
A new meta review finds no relationship between depression and low serotonin levels
Medical experts weigh in on the ethics and significance of new research on embryos
A research study reveals new understanding of these babies’ early development
Scientists hold mixed views about “unidentified aerial phenomena”
