May 3 , 1999

Gene Related to Tumor Suppressor Linked to Stem Cell Pool Amid much publicity on the power of stem cells, Frank McKeon (left) and colleagues have found that mice lacking the p63 gene—cousin of tumor suppressor p53—are born without skin. They conclude that p63 is critical to maintaining the epithelial stem cell pool, which gives rise to the skin.

Researchers Form Tissue Which Could Be Beneficial for Humans Undergoing Penile Reconstruction Researchers Identify Gene Responsible for the Spread of Herpesvirus in Human Tumor Cells Study Discloses New Component of Cells' Built-in Suicide Program Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Hip Fractures in Older Women Fat Found in Vegetable Oil-Based Salad Dressings Lowers Incidence of Fatal Heart Attacks in Women

Health Care Conference: In Celebration of Professor Rashi Fein on His Retirement Panel Speakers Thursday, May 6 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Mining Information from Mountains of Scientific Data Graduate student Robin Lucas finds that keeping up with new research and data is more than a full-time job—and retrieving the nuggets that really shed light on one's own research takes a bit of luck

Harvard Holds Live Advanced Endoscopy Course HMS Continuing Education presented a comprehensive course in endoscopy with live transmission of dozens of high-tech procedures from Mass. General, Brigham and Women's, and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospitals.