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About Johannes Van Zijl

Johannes Van Zijl

Johannes Van Zijl

Editorial Director

A science communicator, father, husband. Having had an extensive educational background in the life sciences I went on to obtain an MSci in Neuroscience from King's College London. I am extremely passionate about science communication and want to bring the amazing world of science to readers in a thought-provoking and amusing way. Find me on Twitter @jc_zijl 

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