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School of Medicine

A researcher holds a tiny, brown monkey skull between his fingers. The skull is no bigger than the palm of his hand.

Natural history

Rare fossils of extinct Caribbean monkey discovered

Published Oct 9, 2024

Researchers say they uncovered new evidence documenting the anatomy and ecology of an extinct primate once found on Hispaniola

A modern, multistory building rises above a streetscape in this rendering

Construction

Life Sciences Building first look

Published Oct 3, 2024

New building in East Baltimore will include more than 1,200 lab benches for 920 scientists pursuing basic biomedical research

A stained glass window in the Welch Medical Library

Hopkins history

Welcome back to the Welch

Published Sept 26, 2024

A historic part of the medical school's campus, the Welch Medical Library has retained its classical charm while meeting the needs of 21st century researchers

Mental Health

Some video games may help mental health of children, teens

Published Sept 26, 2024

Can gamified interventions help fight the youth mental health crisis? A new report from Johns Hopkins researchers says yes

Close up of an unrecognizable student using cell phone under the table during class

Q+A

Why some schools are banning cell phones

Published Sept 23, 2024

Hopkins experts explain the research and weigh in on the controversial policies

Neuroscience

Deciphering the brain's mysteries

Published Sept 23, 2024

Johns Hopkins launches OneNeuro, a cross-disciplinary initiative to utilize emerging technologies and AI to finally crack the code on the enigmatic human brain

a petri dish that has a map of the world inside of it

Immunology

Outsmarting fungi

Published Fall 2024

Fungal species are wreaking havoc in unprecedented ways. Infectious disease doctor Arturo Casadevall explains why in a gripping new book. / Johns Hopkins Magazine