David Brzostowicki is a freelance writer specializing in science, technology and translational medicine. He has a B.S. in biology and an M.S. in biomedical sciences from Florida Atlantic University. He has previously written for Medscape Medical News, WebMD, Chemical & Engineering News, Asimov Press and Nature. He is based in Florida.
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