August 16, 2024

Hanchard Explores Genomics of African Populations
By Dana Talesnik
NIH's Dr. Neil Hanchard is studying several childhood disorders that are more common in populations of African ancestry. He discussed some of his findings at a recent NIH Director's seminar.

How Developing Community Connections Can Enhance Wellbeing
By Eric Bock
Creating opportunities for people to build healthy relationships with each other can combat the epidemic of isolation and loneliness, said Dr. Hahrie Han during a fireside chat with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Celebrating 75 Years of NIDCR and NHLBI Research
By Vanessa McMains
Cheers to 75 years! This year, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) each celebrated 75 years of research.
NIDCD Launches National Smell and Taste Center
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) recently launched the National Smell and Taste Center (NSTC).

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Insects have breathing tubes that carry air through their exoskeleton directly to where it’s needed. This image shows the breathing tubes embedded in the weblike sheath cells that cover developing egg chambers in a lubber grasshopper.

KEVIN EDWARDS, JOHNY SHAJAHAN, DOUG WHITMAN/ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

August 16, 2024

Vol. LXXVI, No. 17

August 16, 2024

Vol. LXXVI, No. 17

August 16, 2024

Hanchard Explores Genomics of African Populations

How Developing Community Connections Can Enhance Wellbeing

Celebrating 75 Years of NIDCR and NHLBI Research

NIDCD Launches National Smell and Taste Center

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