All my life, I’ve trained in the life sciences — from isolating DNA to zooming in on microscopic bacteria to studying the biology of the incredibly complicated Homo sapiens. However, every step of the way, writing has been central to my quest to render life more bearable, comprehensible, and even playful. An analytic scientific approach blended with a humanistic vibe will always be a hallmark of whatever I write, from a grant proposal to a human interest story.