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Zika virus
Scientists aim to fast-track Zika treatment
Published Aug 29, 2016
In large-scale screen of existing drugs, researchers identify three drugs effective enough in lab to warrant further study
Ulrich Mueller
Brain science
Neuroscientist Ulrich Mueller named 24th BDP
Published Aug 25, 2016
Expert on hearing loss, brain development studies molecular workings behind auditory impairment
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Instant replay
How the brain remembers where to go
Published Aug 25, 2016
Study using rats shows that brains use backward replays to recall routes that end in rewards / Hopkins Medicine
Study links fracking to health problems
Published Aug 25, 2016
Unconventional natural gas wells associated with migraines, fatigue, chronic nasal and sinus symptoms
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Litter-free Baltimore
Tracking trash
Published Aug 24, 2016
PhD candidates honored by Abell Foundation for simple ideas to help make Baltimore's streets cleaner
Global Health
Hopkins Medicine launches Zika center
Published Aug 24, 2016
Center team will provide comprehensive care to patients with mosquito-borne virus, conduct research
Muyinatu Bell
Innovators under 35
WSE researcher honored
Published Aug 23, 2016
Muyinatu Bell, who mixes sound, light, robotic technology to enhance medical imaging, recognized by 'MIT Technology Review'
D.A. Henderson
In memoriam
'A giant in public health'
Published Aug 20, 2016
D.A. Henderson, former Bloomberg School of Public Health dean who led effort to eradicate smallpox, dies at 87
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Maternal health
In Kenya, a different path
Published Aug 18, 2016
Jhpiego helps Nairobi youth set up small businesses, avoid crimes that target pregnant women / ONE
Public health
Chasing down Zika virus
Published Aug 18, 2016
Rising senior Lara Gaffney, captain of JHU's women's cross country team, helps Baltimore City Health Department's efforts to prevent mosquito-borne virus / The Baltimore Sun