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Dawn Attride
Dawn Attride
Dawn is an avid science storyteller from the South-East of Ireland. With her research background in Microbiology, she enjoys unraveling the latest developments in healthcare and biology, as well as covering environmental issues. Her passion for writing stems from her scientific curiosity and dislike of misinformation!
Dawn Attride • April 1, 2024
Current psychiatric drug use trends in kids may do more harm than good, experts say
![1 in 6 Americans are using psychiatric drugs, and the transition to life without them presents many challenges. [CREDIT: Anna Shvets, Pexel]](https://scienceline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-photo-3683051-scaled.jpeg)
Dawn Attride • January 12, 2024
Patient-turned-activist Laura Delano seeks to educate and empower her fellow sufferers in navigating life after psychiatric drugs
Dawn Attride • January 10, 2024
Microplastics are everywhere — including in our bodies. Here is what you need to know
Dawn Attride • November 22, 2023
Concerns are growing over the hazards to women's health posed by inaccurate period product absorbencies. Experts call for more accurate measurement
![Line drawing of the two awardees, Kariko [left] and Weissman [right] in black and gold ink](https://scienceline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/kariko_weissman-3_2-992x656-1.webp)
Dawn Attride • October 2, 2023
Their work led to the development of critical mRNA vaccines that slowed the spread of COVID-19