HMS scientists tackle a variety of important questions, ranging from how your neurons work to which genes play a role in particular diseases. Our podcast gives you the scoop on some of this work, providing context and highlighting the latest trends in medical education and biomedical research.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 12 hours 21 minutes
episode 21: The Case for Curiosity
Basic science lays the foundation for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs
episode 20: Evolution of the Patient-Doctor Relationship
A physician reflects on power shifts over the decades
episode 17: 3D Mammography Gains Momentum
New imaging tool poised to transform breast cancer screening
episode 16: Metamorphosis of a Medical Student
Third-year experiences in the clinic spur a remarkable transformation
episode 15: Transforming Drug Discovery
Marc Kirschner, head of the Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology, describes a new initiative that takes aim at the alarming slowdown in the development of new and lifesaving drugs. Plus, Professor of Genetics David Reich is studying DNA from an ancient finger bone to shed light on the dawn of humanity. Image by Martin Sorger.
episode 14: Under 6 and Overweight
Elsie Taveras, an assistant professor of population medicine and of pediatrics at HMS, discusses a new Institute of Medicine report on early childhood obesity. Plus, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology Stephen Liberles explores how mice and rats sense predators. Image by Nazdravie/iSockphoto.
episode 13: Building a Sustainable Future
Researchers are engineering organisms that produce fuel and even food