Of Mutant Mice and Men
From flies to monkeys, animals are the unsung heroes of the scientific discovery process. Without the sacrifices of our research animals, we wouldn’t have most… Read More »Of Mutant Mice and Men
Perspectives in Research
No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
I stared at the co-authors list for a while. My name did not belong among them. The thoughts of inadequacy that I tried my best… Read More »No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
“I need to go check on my babies,” is a common statement among scientists. Unsuspecting onlookers may not realize that the scientists are, in fact,… Read More »Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis
Above: The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781) is probably the best-known artistic depiction of sleep paralysis. It’s a scene straight out of a horror movie.… Read More »The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis
An Auschwitz Survivor’s Guide to Healing
How do you move on after trauma? That is a question that has plagued humans for years, and one that many of us will unfortunately… Read More »An Auschwitz Survivor’s Guide to Healing
Reducing the Stigma of Monkeypox
As of Sept. 1, 2022, there were over 52,000 reported monkeypox cases in the United States, with 519 cases in Maryland. Almost 99% of cases… Read More »Reducing the Stigma of Monkeypox
Across Generation Lines: The Importance of Studying Elderly Populations
“Why would you want to study that?” This is a question I have received when I share that I research the genetics of frailty —… Read More »Across Generation Lines: The Importance of Studying Elderly Populations
The Luminous Life and Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini
When peering at the spindly fiber of a nerve cell under a microscope, it’s easy to wonder what invisible cues might guide such a long… Read More »The Luminous Life and Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini
Organoids — frustrating and full of promise
Working with biological samples has its ups and downs. Every Ph.D. student, postdoc and scientific researcher working with cells, tissues, animals or other living organisms… Read More »Organoids — frustrating and full of promise
Women in Biotech: Lessons Learned from the Johns Hopkins Science Writers’ Boot Camp
On June 6, a range of science writers attended the Science Writers’ Boot Camp hosted by Johns Hopkins at the National Press Club in Washington,… Read More »Women in Biotech: Lessons Learned from the Johns Hopkins Science Writers’ Boot Camp