Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Pheromones are chemicals secreted by animals that influence the behavior of recipient animals of the same species, often to attract mates. That some form of… Read More »Mystery of Human Sex Pheromones Remains Unsolved
We live in a tumultuous time for politics across the country. Although our country may remain divided on key issues, we can all agree that… Read More »Bringing Medicine to Politics: MedChi and Beyond
The competitive drive is a double-edged sword: Fighting for success or superiority sharpens our mental acuity and increases motivation, while concurrently inducing anxiety and decreasing… Read More »Competition in an Age of Collaboration
A sizeable crowd of over two hundred attendees gathered in Turner Auditorium on April 18, 2017, to hear discussions on mood disorders at the 31st… Read More »Hopkins Mood Disorders Symposium: Gaining Perspectives and Generating Conversations
Each Tuesday, I read the New York Times science section over a cup of coffee and a protein bar. Last week’s article, “Hunched over his… Read More »A Brighter Image: Peeking Into the Macaque Brain
Children who experience traumatic experiences are known to have long-term negative health effects, including mental, behavioral and physical issues. Mindfulness interventions have proven successful in… Read More »Practicing Mindfulness May Help Negate Long-Term Negative Effects of Trauma in Children
Imagine going to the doctor to be tested for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. You will likely have to travel a long distance to get to… Read More »Mobile Phones Can Make the Difference for Infectious Disease Management
The contagious yawn is a well-known component of the communal human experience that transcends languages and cultures. We joke about it in offices and dedicate… Read More »Monkey See, Monkey Do: Tracing the Origin of Contagious Behaviors
Diet—what and how people eat—is becoming a powerful potential intervention for a variety of debilitating neurological diseases. The ketogenic diet, in particular, has been a… Read More »The Impact of Diet on Neurological Disease
As a fourth-year medical student at Johns Hopkins, I have had the privilege of working with attending physicians in a number of outpatient clinics. My… Read More »Engaging Medical Students in Outpatient Clinics