November 8, 1999

ICCB Discovers First in New Class of Mitosis Inhibitors Researchers at the Institute of Chemistry and Cell Biology (ICCB), led by Tim Mitchison and Stuart Schreiber, have discovered the first known small-molecule inhibitor of a motor protein involved in cell division. The molecule disrupts mitosis, leading to a malformed mitotic spindle that resembles a star (right).

Few Physicians Counsel Adolescents About Smoking Key Developmental Genes Identified, Linked to Rare Syndrome Exercise May Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

Ethics Forum: The Impact of Managed Care on Medical Education Clinical Implications Daniel Federman, HMS, and Panel of Speakers Monday, November 8

First Exam Stirs Up Unexpected Cooperation You might think that on the eve of the first-year students' first exam rising competition would roil the waters of learning and sharing. Not so. The only surge Catherine Chu saw was one of cooperation.