
Clarissa Brincat
Clarissa Brincat is a freelance writer specializing in health and medical research. After completing an MSc in chemistry, she realized she would rather write about science than do it. She learned how to edit scientific papers in a stint as a chemistry copyeditor, before moving on to a medical writer role at a healthcare company. Writing for doctors and experts has its rewards, but Clarissa wanted to communicate with a wider audience, which naturally led her to freelance health and science writing. Her work has also appeared in Medscape, HealthCentral and Medical News Today.
Latest articles by Clarissa Brincat

How does grapefruit interact with drugs?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream. But why?

What's the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
By Clarissa Brincat published
There are two main types of bacteria, and these categories reflect the microbes' biology and their vulnerability to different antibiotics.

What causes you to get a 'stitch in your side'?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Many people are familiar with the sharp pain that can strike beneath your rib cage during exercise. But what causes it?

Why do dogs sniff each other's butts?
By Clarissa Brincat published
And like dogs, why do cats also sniff fellow felines' behinds?
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