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Daniel O'Connor Receives Neuroscience Award
Congratulations to Daniel O'Connor for receiving a 2013 Klingenstein Fellowship Award in the the Neurosciences. More

Research On Cilia Heats Up: Implications For Hearing, Vision Loss And Kidney Disease
Experiments at Johns Hopkins have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like “antennae,” called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their environments. More

Researchers Discover Dynamic Behavior Of Progenitor Cells In Brain
By monitoring the behavior of a class of cells in the brains of mice, neuroscientists discovered that these cells remain highly dynamic in the adult brain, where they transform into cells that insulate nerve fibers and help aid in tissue repair. More

Janice Clements, Johns Hopkins Professor And Vice Dean, Is Named To NIH Council Of Councils
The NIH has announced that Janice E. Clements is among 10 experts selected to advise the director of the NIH on policies and activities of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI). More

Paul Englund Elected Fellow to American Academy of Microbiology
Professor Emeritus of biological chemistry Paul Englund was elected as a 2013 fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists in recognition of his scientific achievements in microbiology. More

Read the Latest Issue of Science News
In this month's issue, learn about mapping genetic changes, the Rally for Medical Research and how our researchers are creating better models for human cancer. More