Apoorva MandavilliVerified account

@apoorva_nyc

Award-winning science journalist. Founding editor & EIC . Sometimes . Co-founder Contact: fullnameATgmail

http://apoorvamandavilli.com/
Joined April 2009
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    9 hours ago

    And... here it is. The story I felt equal parts guilty, upset and excited to write about.

    Emerging studies suggest that breast milk is rich in beneficial bacteria when it comes directly from the mother’s breast — but not when the same milk is pumped and delivered later by bottle
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    12 hours ago

    Guys, I have more great news! Last year, colleagues and I worked on a huge storytelling project called Origins and today, we learned it won a big award from !

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    5 hours ago

    Spoke with about & the infant re. our findings from the , policy implications and the many unknowns in this exciting field of research. Thanks ! cc

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    13 hours ago
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    It’s really, really important not just to focus on the practitioners of the pseudoscience but the cultural ideas and institutional legacies around autism that contribute to this problem.

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    8 hours ago

    Story by quotes 's Dr. Andrew Bremer.

    Emerging studies suggest that breast milk is rich in beneficial bacteria when it comes directly from the mother’s breast — but not when the same milk is pumped and delivered later by bottle
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  6. 8 hours ago

    This relentless march of is awful and scary--these poor families. (And thank you for your persistent and excellent reporting)

    Uganda has had another death — the grandmother of the 5 yo boy who died overnight. I believe she was the wife of the man in Mabalako who died on June 1. This poor family. So much tragedy.
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    9 hours ago

    Emerging studies suggest that breast milk is rich in beneficial bacteria when it comes directly from the mother’s breast — but not when the same milk is pumped and delivered later by bottle

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    8 hours ago

    Fascinating and important piece by

    Emerging studies suggest that breast milk is rich in beneficial bacteria when it comes directly from the mother’s breast — but not when the same milk is pumped and delivered later by bottle
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    8 hours ago

    Congrats on this article. IMO it is sound balanced science writing.

    And... here it is. The story I felt equal parts guilty, upset and excited to write about.
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  10. 9 hours ago

    Bracing myself for the blowback I know will come to a story that's going live soon. Deep breaths.

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  11. 10 hours ago

    Hurray, some welcome news about the rise of fact-checking, our best weapon in the fight against

    The number of fact-checking outlets around the world has grown to 188 in more than 60 countries
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    11 hours ago

    If Alabama is trying to become the worst state for women, its strategy is strong, writes .

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  13. 14 hours ago

    Every heard of as a treatment for ? It's just as far-fetched as it sounds, as and report in this article.

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    16 hours ago

    Dragmandu, Nepal's first drag show - in which cross-dressing drag artists conduct elaborate performances in front of a live audience - heralds an important moment for queer culture. More photos by Chase Brush for on Instagram

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  15. 16 hours ago

    I won't just be surprised, I will be FLOORED if this ever happens.

    “Don’t be surprised if your doctor wants to spend more time listening to your stories than to your organs. Don’t be offended when she or he asks not only about your cough or your rash but also your hopes and your dreams” via
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    Jun 6

    I feel obligated to have to comment on the many news stories arguing that the “CRISPR babies will likely die young” as an interpretation of our study (). This interpretation is not valid or responsible. 1/4

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  17. Jun 11

    Everything you wanted to know about and more

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    How is diagnosed? What explains the rise in autism’s prevalence? How much do genes contribute to the condition? What about the environment? This is Autism 101.
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    Jun 11

    Daily HIV Prevention Pill Urged for Healthy People at Risk

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    Jun 11

    3. To date 173 people have been issued summonses for failing to comply with 's order that people in affected parts of the city should be vaccinated against . 68 summonses have been cancelled because the parties either got vaccinated or proved immunity.

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  20. Jun 11

    Is this the best photo ever of a profilee? You're a brave man

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