Solving the CAR-T Conundrum
The development and commercialization of cancer immunotherapies, a class of treatments that fights cancer by fortifying the immune system, has advanced at a rapid pace.… Read More »Solving the CAR-T Conundrum
Perspectives in Research
The Puppets of Parasites
We’ve all experienced illnesses where parasites or small infectious agents such as bacteria and viruses are the culprits. But what happens when those pathogens start… Read More »The Puppets of Parasites
The Colorful World of Cancer Drug Discovery
Melanoma cells stained with PTRF (in red), RPA194 (in green) and nucleus stained in blue. RPA194 is the main subunit of the RNA polymerase I… Read More »The Colorful World of Cancer Drug Discovery
The Link Between Metabolism and Anti-Tumor Immunity: Implications for Glioma Therapy
As a callow biochemistry student, I often grappled with the onerous task of memorizing metabolic pathways. Gradually, however, I came to appreciate the underlying simplicity:… Read More »The Link Between Metabolism and Anti-Tumor Immunity: Implications for Glioma Therapy
Understanding the Epidemics of Today to Prevent Those of Tomorrow
Though it may seem distant now, 2014 was a tumultuous year for the global health community. One of the worst Ebola epidemics in history was… Read More »Understanding the Epidemics of Today to Prevent Those of Tomorrow
A New Animal Model for Bad Decisions
Humans are constantly making decisions about how to spend time, yet we are pretty terrible at doing so effectively. We sit through boring movies, stay… Read More »A New Animal Model for Bad Decisions
Open Access: Making Scientific Findings Available to All
Most would agree that a principal goal of scientific research is to enhance society’s understanding of the world around us. In biomedical research, we are… Read More »Open Access: Making Scientific Findings Available to All
Do You Want to Write for Us?
Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on surviving residency, new research… Read More »Do You Want to Write for Us?
The Science of Snoring
There are few disciplines in science and medicine as broadly important, or as inherently relatable, as the study of sleep. During the annual Johns Hopkins… Read More »The Science of Snoring
Using Our Inside Voices as Scientists
It’s hard to change people’s minds. Controversial topics such as climate change and vaccines are not exempt from our inherent obstinateness. Scientists assume the solution… Read More »Using Our Inside Voices as Scientists