Michela Luciano, PhD,  Science Writer—

Michela Luciano is a Science Writer at BioNews. Originally from the picturesque mountain town of L’Aquila, Italy, Michela holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Salzburg, where her research focused on the role of inflammation in acute myeloid leukemia. With a deep passion for scientific communication, Michela transitioned into her first role as Scientific Writer in 2022. Outside of work, she enjoys street photograpy, mountain hikes, running, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

Articles by Michela Luciano, PhD

Vaping with e-cigarettes associated with higher COPD risk

Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, significantly increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a U.S. study suggests. People who used e-cigarettes, which are battery-powered devices that heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine to produce an inhalable aerosol, alone were more than twice as likely to develop…