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August 30, 2024

  • ‘A Fatal Inheritance’ Author Discusses New Book

    By Jennifer K. Loukissas

    Journalist Lawrence Ingrassia recently spoke at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) about his new book, which evolved from interviews with current and former researchers. The book is a medical mystery memoir about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome (LFS), a genetic disease that resulted in the deaths of Ingrassia's mother, three siblings and nephew.

  • Zebrafish Help Scientists See How Hearing Works

    By Eric Bock

    A small, striped fish that’s found in pet stores across the country has become an important animal model for hearing and balance research, said Dr. Katie Kindt. “Zebrafish are great for studying development,” because of their transparency.
  • Nelson, wearing a white lab coat, poses in front of a light-colored wood wall.

    NEI Diversity Program Shines a Light on Nelson

    By Dustin Hays

    The National Eye Institute Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology program is providing opportunities to talented young people who otherwise might not find it. Luke Nelson, from the DIVRO class of 2018, reflects on his experience at NIH.

  • Nobel Prize-Winning Astrophysicist Speaks at NIAMS Retreat

    By Greg Lavine

    What connects the fields of physics and biology? According to this Nobel Prize-winning NASA physicist, the desire to investigate the mysteries of life.
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On the Cover

3D structure of HIV infected (blue, green) and uninfected (brown, purple) T cells interacting. One cell (brown) has wrapped an extension around its uninfected neighbor (purple) to reach an infected cell (blue). Data comes from focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy.

donny bliss, nlm; sriram Subramaniam, nci

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