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Biomedical Beat-General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Diversity Supplement Program Paves the Way for Talented Researchers September 27, 2023Meet scientists supported by the NIGMS Diversity Supplement Program studying bacterial evolution, post-translational modifications, and cell death.Chrissa Chverchko
- In Other Words: Sandboxes Aren’t Just for Kids September 20, 2023A sandbox refers to more than just a place kids play—it can also be a virtual environment to test out digital products.Chrissa Chverchko
- Quiz: Sepsis Science September 13, 2023Test your knowledge of sepsis and the research NIGMS-supported scientists are conducting about this life-threatening condition.Chrissa Chverchko
- What Happens to Medicine in Your Body? September 11, 2023Pharmacokinetics is the study of a medicine entering and eventually leaving the body—but that medicine does need to reach a target to be effective!Chrissa Chverchko
- Q&A With Dylan Burnette: Muscle Cells, Cell Movement, and Microscopy September 6, 2023Dylan Burnette, Ph.D., studies the sarcomere, the repeating unit that generates the force needed for heartbeats and other muscle movements.Chrissa Chverchko
- Bridging the Representation Gap in Biomedical Research August 30, 2023The Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program at Towson University equips a diverse pool of students to succeed as researchers.Chrissa Chverchko
- Up Your Game With NIH Kahoot! Quizzes August 23, 2023We’re announcing a new NIH partnership with Kahoot! and new quizzes in our profile.Chrissa Chverchko
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