News-Letter

This article is the first in a three-part feature on mental illness in America. Next week's article will discuss the various treatments that are currently available for mental illness. The series is being presented by Active Minds @ JHU, a group that aims to raise awareness and provide information on campus about mental health issues, encourage people to seek help as soon as it is needed and help reduce the stigma associated with them.… 3 Comments

Scientists at the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences have developed two new techniques for the analysis of the complexities of the human genome. Both techniques are based on DNA microarrays or gene chips, which are slides embedded with many small strands of DNA.… Post the First Comment

Environmental Agenda We are reminded by our leaders almost every day that our generation faces innumerable great challenges, ranging from terrorism and war to social security and health care. But remarkably, climate change is often left off the list, even though it is the greatest challenge facing our generation.… 2 Comments