The Fundamental Nature of Basic Science Research
Dean Nancy J. Brown, MD, discusses the essential contributions of basic science and how it builds the foundation for every discovery that follows.
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Issue 176yale medicine magazineSpring 2026
The Fundamentals
How basic science uncovers foundational knowledge and drives clinical breakthroughs
How basic science uncovers foundational knowledge and drives clinical breakthroughs
Special Report: The Fundamentals
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Yale’s esteemed professor pried open doors once shut to women, leaving a legacy of advocacy and breakthrough science.
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Back to School: What Mitochondria Really Do
Yale School of Medicine researchers explore the many functions of mitochondria—and how their malfunction can contribute to a broad range of diseases.
Split Personalities: Researchers Who Bridge Disciplines
Research frequently crosses disciplines within Yale School of Medicine. It can also happen within a single lab.
Exploring Michael Crichton and His Impact on Public Perceptions of Science
Joanna Radin, PhD, has been fascinated by Michael Crichton ever since "Jurassic Park." Now she is writing a book about him and his impact on science and medicine.
The Secret Social Lives of Bacteria
From gut battles to electrical grids, Yale School of Medicine scientists are uncovering the surprising, high-stakes social lives of bacteria all around us.
Students Find Opportunity and Community at the ‘Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine’
The 98-year-old “Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine” has evolved a lot over the decades. Students have made it a success.