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Hopkins scientists Cristian Tomasetti (left) and Bert Vogelstein

Behind the science

Hopkins oncologists discuss new cancer study

Published March 23, 2017

Researchers: 'Many people will develop cancer no matter how perfect their behaviors are because of random copying errors'

Lasting impact

Published Spring 2017

JHU psychiatrist examines brains of NFL athletes who have suffered concussions, finding molecular changes that last decades after trauma / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Predicting postpartum blues

Published March 20, 2017

Hopkins study links postpartum depression with diminished levels of 'anti-anxiety' hormone allopregnanolone / Hopkins Medicine

Pill Policy

A case for OTC contraception

Published March 15, 2017

Review suggests greater availability of birth control doesn't lead to more teens having sex but does help prevent unwanted pregnancies / Hopkins Medicine

Vision for Baltimore

Clear vision for city students

Published March 8, 2017

Citywide program celebrates distributing 1,000 free pairs of glasses to Baltimore students in its first 10 months

Autism

Overcoming language challenges

Published March 3, 2017

Study shows how some adults with autism compensate for childhood language difficulties associated with the disorder / School of Medicine

Biomedical engineering

DNA inspector gadget

Published Feb 23, 2017

New open source gene sequencing software could aid in early detection, treatment of cancer

Drug use

Cocaine and unsafe sex

Published Feb 7, 2017

School of Medicine study affirms that cocaine makes users more likely to risk unsafe sexual behavior / Hopkins Medicine

Patient safety

Hopkins to share surgical care protocols with 750 hospitals

Published Feb 7, 2017

Armstrong Institute receives multimillion dollar grant aimed at improving patient safety, overall experience / Hopkins Medicine

Sleep Science

Snooze or lose memories

Published Feb 2, 2017

Lack of rest inhibits brain's ability to form new memories, study reaffirms / Hopkins Medicine