Don’t Be Fooled: Science Is Political
Science is political — the faster the scientific community accepts that as its reality, says Ph.D. candidate Bernat Navarro-Serer, the greater impact science will have on society.
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Businesses Innovation: A Cure for the Drug Pricing Dilemma
Ph.D. candidate Roshan Chikarmane identifies key drivers of rising drug prices and introduces corresponding interventions that are being undertaken by business leaders to shift industry trends toward more affordable health care.
Regulating Genomic Information: How Algorithms Perpetuate Prejudice
Last November, I was able to attend the National Science Policy Network Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin. The goal of this two-day symposium was to understand… Read More »Regulating Genomic Information: How Algorithms Perpetuate Prejudice
Genome Engineering Emerges from the Shadows
The fruits of modern molecular biology offer us a powerful tool that allows us to engineer the genetic code of virtually any organism. Early therapeutic applications could foreshadow an inflection point for the positioning of genome engineering in modern health care.
Facing the Reality of the Climate Crisis with a Simulation from MIT Scientists
Scientists at MIT Sloan created a data-driven interactive role-play exercise to drive home the urgency of the climate crisis. Ph.D. candidate Talia Henkle shares her experience participating in this exercise.
From Books to Business: A Hopkins Student Experiences the Biopharma Industry Firsthand
The Johns Hopkins-AstraZeneca Scholars Program is a first-of-its-kind Ph.D. training program, in which students are introduced to the process and challenges of drug discovery and development through coursework in translational research and work conducted at AstraZeneca.
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Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR
Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) may be an unusual physical phenomenon, but to some, it is also a delightful and cost-free way to help improve mental health and self-care routines.
What Happens to Heart Cells in Space?
Heart function is profoundly changed by spaceflight in space-flown animal models and human astronauts. Using human heart cells derived from stem cells, researchers investigated the cellular and physiological processes influenced by microgravity in human hearts.
The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses
Reproductive health has always been an important issue. But those who advocate for reproductive health rights must focus on more than just the legal rights… Read More »The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses