Biomedical Odyssey

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Genome Engineering Emerges from the Shadows

January 14, 2020

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.

Roshan Chikarmane ⋅ Perspectives in Research CRISPR, gene editing, Genetics, genome engineering ⋅

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Facing the Reality of the Climate Crisis with a Simulation from MIT Scientists

January 10, 2020

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.

Talia Henkle ⋅ Perspectives in Research climate change, climate crisis, global warming, simulation ⋅

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From Books to Business: A Hopkins Student Experiences the Biopharma Industry Firsthand

January 8, 2020

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.

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research AstraZeneca, biotechnology, guest post, industry ⋅

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Write for the Biomedical Odyssey Blog!

January 7, 2020

Our medical students, residents, postdocs and fellows have a lot to share — from daily life in the classroom, tips on surviving residency, new research that is pushing the boundaries of science and patient care, to the best places to grab a bite in Baltimore, they share it here.

biomedicalodyssey ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research blogging, science writer, write for us ⋅

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Unexpected Tingling: Experiencing and Researching ASMR

January 2, 2020

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.

Kristin Brig ⋅ Perspectives in Research ASMR, mental health, sensory response, Stress ⋅

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What Happens to Heart Cells in Space?

December 5, 2019

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.

Yazmin Rovira Gonzalez ⋅ Perspectives in Research Cells, genes, heart, space ⋅

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The Future of Reproductive Health on College Campuses

December 2, 2019

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 of individuals to obtain reproductive health care. In addition, we must tackle issues such as accessibility to insurance, services and education, which all impact reproductive health. Part of the fight […]

Mary Soliman ⋅ Perspectives in Research campus, contraception, healthcare, healthcare costs ⋅

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The Biopharma Startup: A Heart-Pounding Venture

November 26, 2019

Here’s how a group of passionate thinkers turned scholarly insights into therapies that could help millions of patients with heart failure.

Roshan Chikarmane ⋅ Perspectives in Research heart failure, medication, pharmaceuticals, tech ventures ⋅

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The Powerhouse of the Cell: The Branding of Mitochondria

October 22, 2019

“Powerhouse of the Cell.” The punchy headline of Philip Siekevitz’s 1957 Scientific American article on the role of mitochondria lives on to this day in public school classrooms and internet message boards. Ph.D. candidate William Aisenberg shares how the story of the mitochondrion teaches us not to forget to understand the context of what we’re learning.

William Aisenberg ⋅ Perspectives in Research Cells, cellular and molecular physiology, learning, mitochondria ⋅

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Graduate School Is the Cat’s Meow

October 17, 2019

Have you ever wondered if your cat really loves you? A recent study has shown that cats have the same ability as infants and dogs to form strong attachments to their caregivers.

Kyla Britson ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research animal research, animals, cats, pets ⋅

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