November 4, 2016

Prizes, Challenges Spur Innovation, Tap Global Talent
By Rich McManus
Innovation is challenging, and new ideas just might come from motivated staff with audacious goals. NIH hosted a symposium on Sept. 30 to discuss challenges sponsored by the Office of the Associate Director for Data Science.

Evidence Grows of Tai Chi’s Benefits, Including for Seniors
By Ellen O’Donnell
For seniors, walking and mental processes can become even more difficult, with falls and cognitive decline often major fears as well as high public-health burdens. One nondrug complementary approach being studied for healthier, safer aging is tai chi.
NIBIB Grantee Tests Efficacy, Appeal of Flu Vaccine Patch
By Raymond Macdougall
A dime-sized patch of tiny, dissolvable microneedles could be the biomedical advance that expands the reach of vaccines to remote parts of the world and overcomes fear that prevents many from getting a flu shot each year.
SpaceChat Checks In on Science in the ‘Final Frontier’
By Carla Garnett
With one scientist planted firmly on planet Earth and another scientist in orbit 220 miles away on the International Space Station, NIH and NASA joined forces Oct. 18 for a live “SpaceChat” about DNA sequencing.