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Genetic Modification, Then and Now Biomedical Odyssey

So, where are we now? Plants that have been genetically modified through traditional agricultural practices like selective breeding are everywhere, but modern-day GMOs (foods created using genetic engineering) … See more

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Scientifically Defining Life Biomedical Odyssey

WebEven with widespread disagreement in the details, generally agreed-upon characteristics of life include being able to respond to stimuli, utilize energy and …

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The Promise of Medicine and the Butterfly Effect: Can Small …

WebRelated Content. Visit Johns Hopkins Medicine International to learn more about global health initiatives at Johns Hopkins Medicine.. Johns Hopkins Surgeon: Kofi …

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What’s in a Brain

WebThe brain consists of a highly interconnected network of cells collectively referred to as neurons and glia. Neurons communicate via chemical and electrical …

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The Science of Heat Therapy Biomedical Odyssey

WebWhen it comes to health and wellness, the search for the latest fad can often lead us down winding paths, but every once in a while, science provides us with insights …

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The Social Context of Health Care Biomedical Odyssey

WebThe Social Context of Health Care. by Ruchi Doshi. February 20, 2017. A Day in the Life. In some ways, a hospital is a great equalizer. Once you’re admitted, …

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A Plant in Every Lab Biomedical Odyssey

WebA Plant in Every Lab. With people spending more time at home than ever before, the appeal of bringing nature indoors has been catching on — and the benefits …

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What Is It Like To Attend The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

WebYears of carrying a massive backpack full of books to make it here — to OR2 of the Weinberg Building at The Johns Hopkins Hospital — had given me terrible …

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Medical Michelangelo: How Hospital Artwork and Design Choices …

WebWhat do you imagine when you hear the word “hospital”? Chances are, you think of the classical white and sterile halls often depicted in medical dramas – a …

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Learning Through Apprenticeship: A Continued Pillar of Medical

WebThis apprenticeship model in medicine is often credited to William Stewart Halsted, the first surgeon-in-chief of Johns Hopkins and the founder of its surgical …

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The Powerhouse of the Cell Biomedical Odyssey

WebThe mitochondria are not just the powerhouse of the cell, they are dynamic, shape-shifting, calcium-buffering, nucleotide-synthesizing, fatty acid-burning, cell death …

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Xenotransplantation: The Present Future Biomedical Odyssey

WebXenotransplantation: The Present Future. by Hanghang Wang. July 6, 2022. Perspectives in Research. Early this year, news broke that the first xenotransplant of a …

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Businesses Innovation: A Cure for the Drug Pricing Dilemma

WebSince the U.S. Congress ratified the first federal health care plan under the presidency of John Adams in 1798, 1 generations of legislators and medical …

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The Mental Health Crisis in Medical Education: Sharing Stories

WebAnxiety, depression and burnout are common among medical students, trainees and physicians. A diverse panel of speakers at the Johns Hopkins University …

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Christianity and Modern Medicine Biomedical Odyssey

WebGregor Mendel, a monk, was the father of modern genetics. Christian missionaries like Mother Teresa saved thousands of people in the name of God. The …

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Their DNA Will Remember: The Long-Term Effects of Childhood …

WebAdditional long-term effects include increased risk of developing a substance use disorder, heart disease, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and …

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Changing the Game: Bloodless Medicine and Surgery

WebChanging the Game: Bloodless Medicine and Surgery. by Pranjal Gupta. March 27, 2017. Perspectives in Research. The concept of bloodless medicine first …

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The Case for Fiction: How Reading Fiction Can Help Researchers

WebMultiple studies have shown that reading fiction can improve the brain’s core functions, particularly in promoting empathy, analytical skills, comprehension and recall. …

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Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education

WebHere are my top four lessons from pre-clinical: 1. You will never know everything. That’s the whole point. During my medical school application cycle, I told …

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Distributing Vaccines: Smallpox and the History of Vaccine …

WebFrom its inception in 1796, global smallpox vaccine distribution required three key elements: proper preservation, accurate administration and receptive bodies. …

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