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Rendering of sickle cells in the bloodstream; they are crescent-shaped instead of round
Biomedical engineering
A less burdensome approach to sickle cell treatment
Published July 18, 2024
A Johns Hopkins team has developed a gene editing approach that could make the treatment of sickle cell disease shorter and less risky, relieving some of the burden on patients
pastel-colored paper cranes arranged on a white background
Mechanical engineering
New imaging technique could diagnose cancer metastasis
Published July 18, 2024
Johns Hopkins engineers have created an optical tool combining laser light and folded DNA to help clinicians distinguish between localized and metastatic cancers
Rendering of the interior of an autonomous vehicle. No one is seated at the steering wheel, but the car's computer system has identified another car on the road.
Civil engineering
Driving towards equity
Published July 16, 2024
Johns Hopkins researchers suggest that emphasizing the societal value of AVs can positively influence public perception and support for their adoption
Harihar Rajaram
In memoriam
Renowned researcher Harihar Rajaram dies
Published July 15, 2024
Remembered as a dedicated mentor, Rajaram was known for his innovative use of mathematical models to understand and predict complex environmental phenomena
The peloton with the best climber jersey on the ascent of the Tourmalet during stage 6 of the Tour de France 2023
Mechanical engineering
Surprising similarities between fish, pro cyclists
Published July 9, 2024
Research reveals fish swim in schools to save energy, just like cyclists in a Tour de France peloton
Starliner docked at the ISS
Q+A
No rescue needed for Starliner, says Johns Hopkins space expert
Published July 5, 2024
Johns Hopkins engineer Patrick Binning clarifies misconceptions about 'stranded' astronauts, emphasizes importance of data collection
Flat Map With Location Pointer Illustration
Neuroscience
Brains can tune their navigation system without landmarks
Published June 27, 2024
Johns Hopkins team discovers visual motion clues alone help recalibrate your brain's internal GPS
Julie Lundquist
Sustainability
Sustainable energy expert Julie Lundquist to join JHU
Published June 25, 2024
Lundquist, a national leader in research in sustainable energy generation from wind, named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science and Wind Energy
Black and white illustration of three smoke stacks
Environmental health
Surprisingly high levels of toxic gas found in Louisiana
Published June 11, 2024
The toxic gas ethylene oxide, at levels a thousand times higher than what is considered safe, was detected across parts of Louisiana with a cutting-edge mobile air-testing lab
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, light micrograph, photo under microscope
Biomedical engineering
Pill-sized imaging capsule could help catch esophageal cancer sooner
Published May 30, 2024
Hopkins researchers develop a "one-stop shop" capsule for diagnosing and treating Barrett's esophagus, a condition known to be a precursor to esophageal cancer