July 9, 2021

Chanock Explores Genetics of Cancer Susceptibility
By Dana Talesnik
At a recent virtual Clinical Center Grand Rounds Great Teachers talk, NCI's Dr. Stephen Chanock managed to fit his professional journey, career advice, a history lesson and decades of research into a captivating hour.

DNA Forensics Help Solve Wildlife Crimes, Conserve Species
By Eric Bock
Genomics can help solve animal cruelty cases, prosecute wildlife crimes and conserve endangered species, said Dr. Rebecca Johnson. “DNA can really be a valuable tool for fighting wildlife crime when combined with museum collections,” she said at the during the recent Louise M. Slaughter National DNA Day lecture.
AMI Technique Gives New Life to Amputees
By Amber Snyder
In his recent WALS presentation, “On the Design of Bionic Limbs: The Science of Tissue-Synthetic Interface,” Dr. Hugh Herr spoke about a new surgical technique developed by his lab.
Pandori Discusses What We Know About Covid Re-Infections
By Amber Snyder
Those who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 may still be at risk for re-infection. Dr. Mark Pandori discusses efforts to identify re-infections and what these cases mean for the future of the pandemic.