I'm Jacalyn, a PhD-educated microbiologist, educator, and medical writer.
I have a knack for transforming complex scientific concepts into simple and accessible frameworks. I often brought toys like pop-beads, a Barrel of Monkeys, and even the Mousetrap board game into class to explain invisible chemistry concepts and cellular activities.
As a freelance medical writer specializing in the microbiome, I bring a unique blend of in-depth research expertise and hands-on communication skills to make scientific narratives clear and captivating.
Fun Facts
There is increasing evidence that the microbes in our gut can influence cardiovascular health. These microbes live off the food we eat, and in turn, produce compounds that affect our bodies. Some microbes produce a compound associated with atherosclerosis.
Together, the microbes in our body have 100 times the number of genes than the human genome does. We are still learning how these genes affect the humans these microbes inhabit.
The complex network of neurons and neurotransmitters in our gut are often called the second brain. The compounds produced by the microbiome in our gut can influence our brain function, too. New areas of research are looking at how these microbes can be manipulated to improve mental health.