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RELEASED: 12/22/22Study of hearing in old and young mice suggests the brain might be trained to filter out background soundRELEASED: 12/22/22RELEASED: 12/08/22RELEASED: 10/06/22RELEASED: 08/18/22RELEASED: 08/08/22RELEASED: 06/02/22Study in mice shows that the BASP1 connector molecule may also underlie gender differences in cocaine’s effectsRELEASED: 04/21/22Findings in mice have potential to advance treatment of some brain injuries and illnessesRELEASED: 03/16/22
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RELEASED: 07/23/19RELEASED: 04/11/19RELEASED: 04/10/19Experiments show new therapy slows blood vessel leakage associated with diabetic macular edema and macular degenerationRELEASED: 03/27/19The glow could someday help us use cancer drugs more efficiently.RELEASED: 01/31/19The following are brief summaries on basic science news from scientists at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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RELEASED: 11/15/18New center aims to improve heart rhythm disordersRELEASED: 09/20/18Scientists say they have found preliminary evidence of an evolutionary link between the social behaviors of octopuses and humansRELEASED: 08/23/18IBBS has appointed structural biologist James Berger, Ph.D., to direct the Johns Hopkins instituteRELEASED: 02/08/18Johns Hopkins researchers report they have developed two new endoscopic probes that significantly sharpen the technology’s imaging...RELEASED: 01/24/18Research focuses on an enzyme found in cells, called telomerase, which lengthens repetitive bits of DNA at the end of chromosomes
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Johns Hopkins researcher Elana Fertig has been named to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. She has been elected by her peers for her outstanding contributions to cancer systems biology and multi-omics. The College of Fellows comprises the top 2% of medical and biological engineers in the United States. Read more.
National Academy of Sciences
Neuroscientist Alex Kolodkin has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. The National Academy of Sciences serves as an advisory council to the country on issues of science and technology. Kolodkin joins over 2,500 members who are distinguished scientific researchers. Read more.
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
Biomedical engineer Jamie Spangler has been awarded a 2022 Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award by the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. The award recognizes “high-risk, high-reward” research that has the potential to impact cancer prevention, diagnosis or treatment. By developing novel antibody therapeutics, Spangler aims to increase the number of people with cancer who benefit from immunotherapies. Read more.
Elisa Izaurralde Award
Congratulations to molecular biologist Luisa Cochella for receiving the 2022 Elisa Izaurralde Award for Innovation in Research, Teaching and Service from the RNA Society. The RNA Society awarded Cochella for her work on the role of microRNAs in animal development, cell-type specification and cellular physiology, as well as for her mentorship and leadership in the field. Read more.