What is MMLabs?
MMLabs is a learning platform and blog that bridges the gap between scientific research and everyday life. My mission is to make science accessible, inspire critical thinking, and encourage a positive mindset.
Through evidence-based insights and practical strategies, I explore how science can help us understand the world, improve how we learn, and develop skills and habits that support personal growth.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply curious about science, MMLabs offers a space to explore research and keep learning.
If you’re interested in collaborating or exploring potential partnerships, feel free to reach out using the Contact Form.
What you’ll find here
Understanding science
Explore complex scientific ideas explained clearly, learn how to evaluate research, interpret findings, and how to apply research skills in real life.
Communicating science
Learn ways to translate research into clear, engaging content and educational resources, with opportunities for future collaborations.
Learning, memory and cognition
Discover what research tells us about how we think, learn, remember, and make decisions.
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MSc Neuroscience (2018), PhD Cognitive Psychology (2025)
Meet Mariela
From writing short stories as soon as I learned to write to publishing scientific papers and pursuing a career in scientific communications, writing has always been my passion.
Throughout my undergraduate studies in New York State and my PhD in Switzerland, I saw from my peers how difficult it could be to navigate academic life, understand complex research, and access the tools needed to succeed.
I created MMLabs to help bridge these gaps by making scientific knowledge more accessible, practical, and engaging. Drawing on my background in cognitive science, neuroscience, and scientific communication, I aim to help people understand research, think critically, and apply evidence-based insights in academia and everyday life.
Publications & Case Studies
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My research focuses on how we can optimize and enhance memory via learning strategies. I am also interested in how we can overcome the negative effects of stress on memory.
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Browse a selection of my research articles here:
Does retrieval practice help us during stressful situations?
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I am passionate about turning complex scientific concepts into understandable pieces for the public. I’ve collaborated with educational and scientific blogs to help researchers and individuals improve.
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