The Lessons of Henrietta Lacks

The Lessons of Henrietta Lacks

Roland Pattillo, who grew close to the Lacks family, believes that patients "need time to think before they…

A Dying DREAM

A Dying DREAM

Failure to pass the DREAM Act means “that the country is unable to reap the benefits of these students in…

What’s Slowing African Americans’ Entry to the Urban Farming Movement?

What’s Slowing African Americans’ Entry to the Urban Farming Movement?

  While urban gardens are sprouting up all over the country, African Americans have not been as involved.

U.S. Agency for International Development Sets Ambitious Goal for 2016

U.S. Agency for International Development Sets Ambitious Goal for 2016

“We need to focus our efforts on facilitating a continuum of invention and innovation from bench to bush," said  More...

Warren Washington: Fifty Years as a Climatology Pioneer

Warren Washington: Fifty Years as a Climatology Pioneer

  Washington's groundbreaking work in climate modeling has earned him the National Medal of Science.

New Federal Programs Boost Health Care for Tribal Members

HHS Secretary Sebelius's Tribal Advisory Council may allow the American Tribes and the U.S.…

Tackling Cancer Disparities: New Program Aims to Increase Minorities in Clinical Trials

Tackling Cancer Disparities: New Program Aims to Increase Minorities in Clinical Trials

A clinical trial helped save Lea Spencer's life.  Now she advocates for increased minority participation in trials.

Study Skills for Budding Scientists

Study Skills for Budding Scientists

  Our new Study Skills section will help you get the most out of the school year.

Former Congressman Mfume Seeks to End Health Disparities

Former Congressman Mfume Seeks to End Health Disparities

  Kweisi Mfume recently became head of the National Medical Association.