Marcus A. Banks

Marcus A. Banks is a freelance journalist.

A Vision for Gene Therapy

Breakthroughs on mice could someday benefit humans

by Marcus A. Banks | Monday, November 30, 2020

Unplanned Giving

If you’re paid to do good, does it count?

by Marcus A. Banks | Wednesday, October 07, 2020

The AI Will See You Now

New screening tools can predict which ER patients are most at risk for PTSD

by Marcus A. Banks | Wednesday, August 19, 2020

I Feel Your Pain (or Not)

Stepping into someone else’s shoes is often easier said than done

by Marcus A. Banks | Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Separating Viral Truths and Lies

Nudging people to be more skeptical on social media

by Marcus A. Banks | Monday, March 23, 2020

Decoding DNA

On the hunt for the genetic roots of mental illnesses

by Marcus A. Banks | Monday, March 04, 2019

Screened at Birth

The science of newborn gene sequencing

by Marcus A. Banks | Monday, December 03, 2018

News or Not?

When native advertising blends in too well

by Marcus A. Banks | Tuesday, September 04, 2018

The Song Spectrum

Scientists change their tune about animal vocalization

by Marcus A. Banks | Monday, June 04, 2018