August 29, 2025

Levy Discusses Smell as a Diagnostic Tool
By Dana Talesnik
Loss of smell is a common, self-reported symptom that too often gets overlooked in the medical field, yet it can indicate or forewarn of underlying disease. NIH's Dr. Josh Levy describes his research in this area at a recent Beyond the Lab lecture.

Genomic Sequencing Reveals Complexity of Microbial World
The microbial world encompasses a vast array of undiscovered microorganisms that live in many different ecosystems, including some of the harshest environments on Earth. Scientists now have a wide variety of genomic sequencing tools to identify and gain insights into their past, said Dr. Purificación López-García,
Honoring the Healing Totem Pole’s Legacy at NLM
The healing totem pole has graced the grounds of NIH's National Library of Medicine since 2011. Due to advanced natural decay, the totem and carved benches will soon be laid to rest.
All of Us Accelerates Discovery for Chronic Disease Solutions
What does it take to revolutionize how we understand and treat chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease? In a recent Research!America Alliance discussion, NIH leaders shared how NIH’s All of Us Research Program is accelerating progress by capturing the full picture of health.