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Michele Cohen Marill is an experienced freelance journalist and writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, known for her engaging reporting on health, science, social justice, and human stories. She writes for major outlets including WIRED, Health Affairs, STAT, MindSite News, WebMD and Atlanta magazine, tackling topics from emerging medical research to the lived impact of health inequities, often bringing complex issues to life through narrative insight and rigorous reporting. Her work also includes narrative journalism and custom books for institutions, reflecting a commitment to uncovering important truths and telling stories that matter to a broad audience.
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Tiny insects are helping researchers rapidly test drug options for rare, hard-to-treat cancers