About the Author

Jon Queijo has been writing about science and medicine for more than 25 years in positions that include senior medical writer in the pharmaceutical industry, staff writer for the New England Journal of Medicine consumer publication Weekly Briefings, and staff writer for Bostonia magazine. His freelance articles have appeared in various publications, including Brain Work (The Dana Foundation), Psychology and Personal Growth, Environment, and Science Digest. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in technical journalism from the University of Florida and a Master of Science degree in science communication from Boston University.