Science communication

Skill BioTender-max/awesome-bio-agent-skills/skills/labclaw/science-communication

A curated collection of AI agent skills for biomedical research, covering genomics, proteomics, single-cell analysis, clinical AI, and protein design.From the repository description

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Science Communication — Making Research Accessible

Overview

Translate complex scientific findings into engaging content for non-specialist audiences.

Output Types

Press Release

Headline: Active voice, no jargon, emphasize significance
Lead paragraph: Who, what, when, where, why — in plain language
Quote: From the lead researcher, expressing significance
Background: 1-2 paragraphs of accessible context
Implications: What this means for patients/society/technology
Contact info: PI, institution press office

Plain-Language Summary

Write at 8th-grade reading level
Replace jargon: "gene expression" → "how active a gene is"
Use analogies: "DNA methylation is like a dimmer switch for genes"
One key finding per paragraph
End with "Why it matters"

Social Media (Twitter/X Thread)

Hook tweet: surprising finding in <280 chars
3-5 thread tweets explaining the story
Include: figure, emoji for visual breaks, relevant hashtags
Tag relevant accounts (journal, institution, collaborators)

Blog Post / Explainer

Catchy title (question or surprising fact)
Opening hook: a story, analogy, or question
Background: what was known before
The breakthrough: what's new
Implications: what happens next
Further reading: links to paper and resources

Principles

Accuracy: Never oversimplify to the point of being wrong
Engagement: Tell a story, not a lecture
Honesty: Include limitations and caveats
Accessibility: No acronyms without expansion, no undefined jargon

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