December 14, 2018

Cordial Competition Benefits Combined Federal Campaign
By Tim Evans
In support of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), an overflow audience packed Masur Auditorium on Nov. 14 to cheer on performers who took the stage for “NIH’s Got Talent.”

Bluebirds Make a Comeback
By Carla Garnett
With all the data now in, the verdict is clear: NIH’s homesteader bluebirds (and other mosquito-eaters) have rebounded, after a noticeable 5-year absence.
Clock Genes Keep Organisms On Schedule
By Eric Bock
Biological mechanisms called circadian rhythms regulate biological functions throughout the day in animals, including sleep, eating schedules and metabolism, said Dr. Michael Young. "“We have clocks in our skin, liver, lungs, kidneys, skeletal muscles and, of course, our brains.”
Bratman Describes Science of Nature’s Effects on Psychological Health
By Ellen O’Donnell
The effects on people of contact with nature—whether outdoors or indoors (as from plants, photos or window views)—is an emerging field of research showing potential to help address important public health problems, said Dr. Gregory Bratman.

On the Cover

Section of auditory nerve in a young adult mouse. Supporting glial cells (blue) coat neuron fibers (red) and allow fast, reliable transfer of sound information from the ear to the brain. Researchers are testing whether they can target glial cells to prevent neural loss and restore healing.

Hainan Lang

December 14, 2018

Vol. LXX, No. 25

December 14, 2018

Vol. LXX, No. 25

December 14, 2018

Cordial Competition Benefits Combined Federal Campaign

Bluebirds Make a Comeback

Clock Genes Keep Organisms On Schedule

Bratman Describes Science of Nature’s Effects on Psychological Health

On the Cover

The NIH Record