Lizette Ortega

Lizette Ortega is a science reporter with a strong background in physics. She graduated from Wellesley College with a BA in Physics and later obtained her MS in Applied Physics from Harvard University. During her time at Harvard, she co-led and wrote for the Harvard Quantum Initiative Blog. Currently, she reports for the Health & Science desk of a major publication, where she is part of the 2024 AAAS Mass Media Fellowship cohort. Her work primarily focuses on cutting-edge scientific advancements and breakthroughs in various fields.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lizette-ortega/

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Recent Articles

Newly Discovered 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Yields First Ancient Chromosomes

Newly Discovered 52,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth Yields First Ancient Chromosomes

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Researchers uncover well-preserved 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth in Siberia, marking first discovery of intact fossil chromosomes. This groundbreaking find offers unprecedented insights into the extinct creature's biology and evolution.
Groundbreaking Study: Controlling Prosthetic Legs with the Nervous System for a Natural Gait

Groundbreaking Study: Controlling Prosthetic Legs with the Nervous System for a Natural Gait

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Scientists at MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital have revolutionized prosthetics by enabling amputees to control their leg prostheses through neural signals, resulting in a natural gait. The study, published in Nature Medicine, details the use of the Agonist-Antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI) method for specialized amputations and non-invasive surface electrode connections to robotic prosthetic legs. This groundbreaking approach allows patients to walk at normal speeds and navigate obstacles with ease.