Fundamentals June 2021

Stories on basic, fundamental research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Sponsored by the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.

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2021 Science Writers' Boot Camp

Featured Story 2021 Science Writers' Boot Camp - The Science of Diversity

Take a look at the dynamic presentations from this year's Science Writers' Boot Camp!

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Articles in this Issue

Image of the Month: Stripped Away

Myelin, the insulating material surrounding our neurons, is damaged by a variety of so-called “demyelinating diseases,” the most common of which is multiple sclerosis. Researchers are working to find drugs that could allow doctors to rebuild or replace these protective coverings.

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