March 15, 1999

How the Nose Knows a Multitude of Different Odors With only about a thousand odorant receptors, the nose can still distinguish thousands of different odors. Linda Buck (r) and her colleagues say the feat is accomplished through teamwork.

Study Says Angioplasty Improves Quality of Life for Elderly Patients Scientists Show That Gene Determines Limb Identity Researchers Find Cartilage-Derived Protein Blocks Angiogenesis

Using Multimedia to Enhance Clinician-Patient Communication at the End of Life Denise Bisaillon, EdD Risk Management Foundation Luke Sato, MD Risk Management Foundation Harvard Medical School March 16 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Students Help Family Van Bring Free Care to Boston Communities Originally a response to the high rate of infant mortality in some areas of Boston, the Family Van provides health services to those residents at risk--and gives students an opportunity for community outreach. Shown in front of the van is Nancy Oriol, van founder.