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The Backward Enzyme
JUN 17, 2026
Meet Lasker Laureate Howard Temin, whose ingenious experiments demonstrated the existence and operation of a novel viral enzyme: RNA-dependent DNA polymerase (reverse transcriptase).
We Ask a Scientist: Diane Mathis
June 17, 2026
Join us for an interview with immunologist Diane Mathis, who discusses collaborative ideas, the impact of AI on thinking processes, and uncertainty in research.
June 2026 Newsletter
JUN 17, 2026
Read about Lasker Laureate Howard Temin, who illuminated the biology of RNA-containing cancer viruses, and listen to our latest podcast episode featuring immunologist Diane Mathis.
Looking Deep into the Body
MAY 12, 2026
Meet the Lasker Laureates who developed imaging technologies that have revolutionized research, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
We Ask a Scientist: William Kaelin
May 12, 2026
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate William Kaelin who discovered the pathway by which cells from humans and most animals sense and adapt to changes in oxygen availability – a process essential for survival.
May 2026 Newsletter
MAY 12, 2026
Read about imaging technologies, and listen to our latest podcast episode featuring William Kaelin.
Vaccines’ Little Helpers
APR 14, 2026
Read about adjuvants—immune system boosters—and Lasker Laureate Jules Freund, who developed one of the most potent ones.
We Ask a Scientist: Timothy Springer
APR 14, 2026
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate Timothy Springer, who discovered integrins—key mediators of cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesion in physiology and disease.
April 2026 Newsletter
APR 14, 2026
Read about Freund's adjuvant, a potent immune booster, and listen to our latest podcast episode featuring Timothy Springer.
The 2026 Lasker Video Contest Is Now Open!
MAR, 2 2026
Read about this year's Video Essay topic, eligibility criteria, prizes, and submission guidelines. Deadline for submission is April 2.
We Ask a Scientist: Napoleone Ferrara
MAR, 2 2026
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate Napoleone Ferrara, who devised anti-VEGF therapy for wet macular degeneration.
March 2026 Newsletter
MAR, 2 2026
Discover the 2026 Lasker Video Contest topic, listen to our latest podcast featuring Lasker Laureate Napoleone Ferrara, and download our Annual Report.
Following a Different Track
Feb 3, 2026
Meet Lasker Laureate Tom Maniatis, who developed fundamental molecular biology techniques and made numerous landmark discoveries along the way.
We Ask a Scientist: Quarraisha Abdool Karim
FEB 3, 2026
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate Quarraisha Abdool Karim who discusses how to develop partnerships and how to follow the data.
February 2026 Newsletter
FEB 3 2026
Meet Lasker Laureate Tom Maniatis, who made fundamental discoveries about the nature of genes. And listen to our latest podcast featuring Lasker Laureate Quarraisha Abdool Karim.
We Ask a Scientist: John Jumper
NOV 18, 2025
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate John Jumper, who reflects on the role of AI as "an amplifier of experiments."
How Genes Express Themselves
NOV 18, 2025
Read about how organisms carefully control the activity of genes, turning them on and off at specific times and in specific locations.
November 2025 Newsletter
NOV 18, 2025
Read about the Lasker Laureates who made discoveries about how cells activate or silence genes. And listen to our latest podcast featuring Lasker Laureate John Jumper.
A Vaccine Big Shot
OCT 14, 2025
Read about Lasker Laureate Thomas Francis, who developed vaccines against influenza types A and B.
We Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans
OCT 14, 2025
Join us for an interview with physician–scientist Jeremy Nathans, who discusses the role of instinct, humor, and creativity in science.
