Fundamentals (logo) Fundamentals September/October 2021

Stories on basic, fundamental research at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Sponsored by the Institute for Basic Biomedical Sciences.

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With Basic Biology and Clinical Savvy, Scientists Solve A Mystery in The Nose

Perseverance and scientific collaboration lead to important breakthroughs for the nosiest of chronic conditions.

Microscope image of cells from submucosal glands showing DMBT1

Articles in this Issue

  • Image of the Month: Bacterial Sweet Tooth

    It turns out humans aren’t the only organisms with a sweet tooth, bacteria love sweets too. Now scientists are using their love of sugar to identify and locate bacterial infections.

    PET scan of head and neck