Biomedical Beat-General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
- Got Calcium? February 1, 2023Calcium keeps bones strong, allows muscles to move, and is important for many other bodily functions—including your heart’s contractions.Chrissa Chverchko
- A Career Launched Through “Transformative” NIGMS-Funded Training Programs January 25, 2023Dr. Brenda Andrade wasn’t sure what to do when she first started community college, but support from four NIGMS programs helped her find her path.Chrissa Chverchko
- Mentoring: It’s In Our Genes January 18, 2023Training the next generation of scientists is changing for the better through the #MentorFirst initiative outlined in this post.Chrissa Chverchko
- Mentoring Month: NIGMS-Funded Researchers Make Mentoring Meaningful January 11, 2023For National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting some recent interviews with NIGMS-funded researchers who emphasize being great mentors.Chrissa Chverchko
- A Tale of Tails: How Reptile Regeneration Could Help Humans January 4, 2023Thomas Lozito, Ph.D., investigates how lizards regrow their tails in hopes of unlocking secrets that will help improve human healing.Chrissa Chverchko
- Five Outstanding Stories From 2022 December 28, 2022We published more than 50 blog posts in 2022, and a few proved especially popular! Did your favorite post make our list?Chrissa Chverchko
- So Much to Do, So Little Selenium Needed December 21, 2022Selenium is an essential trace element. It’s often found in antioxidant enzymes, protecting our bodies from oxidative damage.Chrissa Chverchko