*** WEB WEEKLY *** news from the
Harvard Medical Community
February 22, 1999

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Uncovering the Secrets of Bacterial Division

Jon Beckwith and colleagues have published a series of articles that shed light on how bacterial cells divide. Their research may provide targets for antibiotic therapies.

Most who lose Medicaid have trouble finding health insurance

Researchers Identify Gene That Sets Boundaries for Heart Chamber Development


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Celebrating the
African Experience
Through the Eyes of
Students and Faculty

Kulleni Gebreyes
Azure Makadzange
Kristine Hsu
Rabiatu Abdullah
Rebecca Mammo
Jacqueline Owusu-Antwi

February 24
5:30 - 8:00 pm

"The Simpsons" meets "ER" in "Six Degrees of Decussation"

The Second-Year Student Show, "Six Degrees of Decussation," lampooned elements of popular movies, theater, including "Blue Man Group," songs, and life at Harvard Medical School.



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Children's Cardiac Registry: A Teaching Tool for Cardiologists Around the Globe

February is American Heart Month, a time to think of hearts. At Children's Hospital, Boston, the Cardiac Registry staff contemplates hearts year-round.

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