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Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDA

President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer questions Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Space: Europe urged to find its path, from crewed spaceflight to communications

From communications to crewed spaceflight, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for Europeans to "act" on a massive scale to find their place in the space race on Thursday – notably, against the United States and China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney,…

France 24 · Sep 10

Meet Sho Yano, the American prodigy who composed music at 5, entered medical school at 12 and earned his medical degree at 21

Sho Yano, a 21-year-old, graduates from the University of Chicago medical school this week. He began reading at age two and entered college at nine years old. Yano also earned a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and cell biology from the university. He will now begin his residency in pediatric neurology,…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Major row over airport detention of Johns Hopkins health researcher Fatima Ameaka; Colleagues say she is brilliant but DHS says she is an 'illegal'

A major row broke out after Johns Hopkins University public health researcher Fatima Ameaka was detained by immigration authorities as she boarded a domestic flight on Tuesday. She was released later but the Department of Homeland Security said that she had overstayed her visa and violated the law. Maryland Senator…

The Times of India · Aug 1

Scientists Discovered How Babies Develop Sharp Central Vision Before Birth, and Vitamin A Plays a Bigger Role Than Anyone Knew

Johns Hopkins researchers found blue cone cells transform into red and green cones via Vitamin A and thyroid hormones during fetal development, overturning how scientists understood sharp vision.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD research

Scientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing information. This discovery in mice, found in a shared vertebrate brainstem area, offers new insights into selective attention. Researchers believe this could pave the way for more targeted treatments for conditions like…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Iran deal is 'a major setback for the United States', ex-adviser to State Department says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Vali Nasr, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University and former adviser to the US State Department, explained that "the war is ending in Iran's favour" and that "the outcome is definitely not favourable to Israel". "It's very difficult not to see…

France 24 · Jun 18

The $1.8 billion pivot: How Michael Bloomberg’s historic gift rewrote the rules of college access

Michael Bloomberg's $1.8 billion donation to Johns Hopkins University in 2018 revolutionised higher education by funding need-blind admissions. This historic gift eliminated financial barriers for talented students, allowing them to pursue education based on merit, not wealth. The endowment ensures a lasting legacy of opportunity, empowering future generations to excel…

The Times of India · May 13

Americans who get their news from right-wing media outlets are far more vaccine-skeptical, survey shows

Vaccine skepticism has increased over the last decade, with a drop in childhood vaccination rates nationwide

The Independent UK · Apr 27

To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ

The Independent UK · Apr 1