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Rebecca Skloot

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Rebecca Skloot

b. 19 Sep 1972

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Rebecca Skloot is an award winning science writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; Discover; and many other publications. She specializes in narrative science writing and has explored a wide range of topics, including goldfish surgery, tissue ownership r…

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Non-Fiction Science History Biography Biography & Memoir

Featured Works

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Rebecca Skloot

Narrative non-fiction

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The Best American Science Writing 2011

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The Best American Science Writing #11
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Bessmertnaia zhizn' Genrietty Laks

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Henrietta Lacks'in Ölümsüz Yasami

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The best American science and nature writing 2015

Rebecca Skloot

The Best American Science and Nature Writing

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Rebecca Skloot best known for?

    Rebecca Skloot is widely recognized for her investigative journalism and narrative science writing, particularly her work exploring complex ethical issues in science and medicine.

  • Has Rebecca Skloot won any awards?

    Rebecca Skloot has received numerous accolades for her writing, including the National Academies Communication Award and the Wellcome Trust Book Prize.

  • What is Rebecca Skloot's writing style like?

    Skloot's writing is characterized by its meticulous research, compelling storytelling, and ability to make complex scientific and ethical topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.