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We’re looking for writers, researchers, and scientists who can make the electric frontiers of biology clear, compelling, and real. If you know this territory and know how to write, we want to hear from you.
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Who We're Looking For

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Scientists & Researchers

Active researchers in bioelectricity, neuroscience, synthetic biology, biophysics, or related fields who want to communicate their work and field to a wider audience. Domain expertise is the foundation — we’ll help with the writing.

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Science Writers

Experienced science journalists and writers with demonstrated ability to translate complex biology or neuroscience accurately and engagingly. Strong track record of primary-source reporting required.

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Practitioners & Engineers

Engineers, clinicians, or technologists working with bioelectronic devices, neural interfaces, or bio-inspired systems who can write from the inside about how these technologies actually work.
Content Formats We Publish
Take a recent peer-reviewed paper in bioelectricity and translate it for a general intelligent audience. Explain what was studied, what was found, what the methodology involved, what the limitations are, and why it matters. Context is essential — place the paper in the broader landscape.
“How a New Study on Axolotl Regeneration Changes What We Thought We Knew About Bioelectric Memory”
A deep profile of a single organism with notable bioelectric characteristics. Cover the biology, the mechanisms, the research history, the open questions, and what engineers or medics might learn from it. Rich and specific — not a Wikipedia summary.
“The Mantis Shrimp’s Visual System Is a Masterclass in Bioelectric Encoding”
Explain a foundational bioelectric concept clearly and thoroughly — from action potentials to bioimpedance to galvanic skin response. Layered for different levels of prior knowledge. Should be the best explainer of this concept available online.
“What Is the Resting Membrane Potential and Why Does Every Cell Have One?”
A grounded speculative piece on where bioelectricity, synthetic biology, or bioelectronic medicine is heading. Must be anchored in current research — not science fiction. The speculation is licensed but must be intellectually honest about what is known versus extrapolated.
“If Bioelectric Signaling Guides Morphogenesis, Could We Design Organisms by Writing Voltage Patterns?”
Short news analysis covering a recent development, launch, or finding in the bioelectric field. Faster and more opinionated than a Lab Translation — focused on what it means and what to watch for. Good for researchers covering work adjacent to their own field.

“FDA Clearance of Closed-Loop Spinal Stimulators Is a Bigger Deal Than Coverage Suggests”

A deep Q&A with a researcher, engineer, or thinker doing significant work in the bioelectric space. Must go beyond surface-level career summary into the actual intellectual content of the person’s work — the hard questions, the open problems, the things they’ve changed their mind about.
“Michael Levin on Why the Future of Medicine Is Bioelectric, Not Genetic”
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Submission Guidelines

What we're looking for

  • Claims supported by primary sources — peer-reviewed papers, direct quotes, verified data
  • A clear central argument or question that the piece answers
  • Appropriate caveats where findings are preliminary, contested, or limited in scope
  • Context that places the subject in the broader landscape of the field
  • Writing that assumes intelligence but not prior domain knowledge
  • Disclosure of any professional relationship with subjects covered
  • Original work not published elsewhere (including personal blogs and LinkedIn)

What we won't publish

  • Press release rewrites or company announcements without independent analysis
  • Preprint findings presented as settled science without appropriate caveat
  • Speculation not clearly labeled as such and grounded in current research
  • Content that promotes a specific company, product, or investment without disclosure
  • Pieces without traceable sources or that rely on anonymous claims
  • AI-generated article text (research assistance is fine, the writing must be yours)
  • Previously published work, including self-published blog posts
The Submission Process
Step 01

Send a pitch

Submit a 150–250 word pitch describing your proposed article, the angle, your qualifications, and 2–3 example links to previous work. No full drafts at this stage.
↳ Use the form below
Step 02

We respond

We review every pitch and respond within 7 business days with a yes, a no, or a request to refine. If we commission the piece, we’ll confirm the format, word count, deadline, and rate.
↳ Within 7 days
Step 03

Write & submit

Submit the full draft in Google Docs with sources linked inline. Include a brief author bio (2–3 sentences). Our editor will review and send editorial notes within 10 business days.
↳ Per agreed deadline
Step 04

Edit & publish

We’ll work through edits together (typically 1–2 rounds). Payment is processed on publication. You retain authorship credit and byline. We retain first publishing rights for 90 days.
↳ Payment on publication
Submit Your Pitch

Ready to pitch?

Fill out the form with your pitch and we’ll be in touch within 7 business days. The more specific your pitch, the better we can evaluate it — tell us the angle, the central argument, and why you’re the right person to write it.

We’re especially interested in writers with active connections to research labs, clinical settings, or engineering teams working on bioelectronic systems. First-hand access and domain depth are things we genuinely value.

Payment: We pay a flat rate per commissioned piece. Rates are confirmed at commissioning and vary by format and length. We don't publish exact rates publicly but they are competitive for the independent science publishing space.
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