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Illustration of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) colorized in Halloween-appropriate colors (the viral envelope is purple, G- glycoproteins are light blue, and F-glycoproteins are orange)

April 12, 2024

  • Rutter smiles next to a person in a zebra costume.

    Families, Researchers Share Insights at Rare Disease Day

    By Dana Talesnik and Amber Snyder

    More than 2,200 people convened at NIH—virtually and in-person—for Rare Disease Day 2024. This year’s presentations highlighted patient and caregiver stories; new FDA-approved drugs; and new models for developing treatments.
  • Dr. Matthew Weed outside, in garden

    Consultant Advocates for Better Accessibility

    By Dana Talesnik

    Dr. Matthew Weed counsels companies and agencies, including NIH, on ways to improve physical and virtual accessibility for people living with disabilities. He speaks from personal experience: he is totally blind and a type-1 diabetic.
  • Schor cuts the ribbon to the exhibit while Gottesman and Wong watch

    Display in CC Commemorates Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act’s Repeal

    By Eric Bock

    A new display at the NIH Library commemorates the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which banned Chinese laborers from entering the country. The repeal was an important event for science in the U.S.
  • U.S. vice president smiling in selfie with Bianchi and Rathmell at the White House

    NIH Leaders Attend Signing of Executive Order on Women’s Health

    President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Mar. 18 that integrates and prioritizes women’s health across the federal research portfolio. He was surrounded at this historic signing by NIH institute directors, the HHS secretary, the First Lady and the Vice President.
Illustration of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) colorized in Halloween-appropriate colors (the viral envelope is purple, G- glycoproteins are light blue, and F-glycoproteins are orange)

On the Cover

Creative artwork featuring 3D renderings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)—a common contagious virus that infects the human respiratory tract. The viral envelope is purple, G-glycoproteins are light blue, and F-glycoproteins are orange. F-glycoproteins allow the virus to fuse with and infect human cells.

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Editor: Dana Talesnik
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Associate Editor: Patrick Smith
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Assistant Editor: Eric Bock
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Staff Writer: Amber Snyder
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