Jon Hamilton appears in the following:
What Happened Today: White House Updates, The Science Of Spreading
Monday, April 06, 2020
NPR White House and science correspondents answer listener questions about the latest with federal and state governments' efforts to stop the coronavirus.
Federal Efforts On Coronavirus Relief
Saturday, April 04, 2020
As the economy reels from record unemployment and states continue to increase their social distancing guidelines, the federal government is working to implement relief measures.
Ventilators Are No Panacea For Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
Thursday, April 02, 2020
Ventilators can be lifesaving for some critically ill patients, but they're no panacea. The experience so far with COVID-19 is that the majority of patients put on ventilators don't survive.
Ventilators Can Save Lives Of Some COVID-19 Patients, But They're No Panacea
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Doctors say ventilators are no panacea for coronavirus patients. Research shows that most patients placed on the breathing machines still die — and ventilators themselves can cause fatal infections.
As COVID-19 Death Toll Climbs, Listener Questions About Staying Safe
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
As the COVID-19 death toll climbs in the United States, an NPR science correspondent answers listener questions about surviving the virus.
Why 'Death Rates' From Coronavirus Can Be Deceiving
Friday, March 27, 2020
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
How Genetic Mapping Is Allowing Scientists To Track The Spread Of Coronavirus
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Scientists are using genetic sequences of the coronavirus to learn where and how it is spreading. The approach relies on technology that didn't exist just a few years ago.
Seattle Health Care System Offers Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing For Workers
Sunday, March 08, 2020
A hospital in Seattle has set up a drive-through coronavirus testing clinic in its garage. The idea is to quickly test workers who have symptoms without putting other staff or patients at risk.
Coronavirus: Drive-Through Testing Centers
Sunday, March 08, 2020
Drive-through coronavirus testing has arrived in Seattle. It allows people to simply roll down the window, get a nasal swab, and head home to wait for results.
When Coronavirus Struck Seattle, This Lab Was Ready To Start Testing
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Scientists at the University of Washington's medical school began working on a test for coronavirus back in January. Now they're using it to fight an outbreak in their own backyard.
Inside A Seattle Lab Now Testing For Coronavirus
Thursday, March 05, 2020
A lack of testing for coronavirus has hampered the U.S. public health response to the outbreak. But in Washington state, an outbreak hot spot, a university lab can now run 1,000 tests a day.
Scientists Find Speech And Music Live On Opposite Sides Of The Brain
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Canadian scientists have shown that brain scans of people listening to songs found that an area in the left hemisphere decoded words while one in the right hemisphere decoded the melody.
How The Brain Teases Apart A Song's Words And Music
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Brain scans show that when people listen to songs, an area in the left hemisphere decodes speech-like sounds while one on the right processes musical information.
Will That Antidepressant Work For You? The Answer May Lie In Your Brain Waves
Monday, February 10, 2020
Scientists say certain brain wave patterns can predict whether a person is likely to respond to a common antidepressant, or would do better with non-drug therapy.
Researchers Link Autism To A System That Insulates Brain Wiring
Monday, February 03, 2020
Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.
Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Brain organoids grown in the lab look a lot like developing human brains. But a new study finds some important differences that could affect how scientists use them.
Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Forty mice spent more than a month in orbit to test two approaches to strengthening muscle and bone in microgravity conditions. The results could help people with muscle and bone diseases.
Scientists Reach Out To Minority Communities To Diversify Alzheimer's Studies
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Black and Hispanic people often don't volunteer for studies of Alzheimer's disease, despite their risks for developing it. Researchers are working to make studies more inclusive, but it's not easy.
A Cancer Drug For Parkinson's? New Study Raises Hope, Draws Criticism
Monday, December 16, 2019
A leukemia drug seemed to help patients with Parkinson's disease. But critics say the results are equivocal and could raise false hopes.
Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.