September 20, 1999

Bite–Chew Model of the Proteasome Offers Food for Thought The mammalian proteasome, a molecular machine that breaks down proteins in the cell, operates in a methodical—and mannerly—way. "The proteasome does not bite off more than it can chew," says researcher Alfred Goldberg. The insight could lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Study Identifies New Dangers of Cocaine Study Finds Weight Gain Increases Risk for High Blood Pressure in Women Beta-Carotene Found Not To Reduce Risk of Most Common Type of Diabetes

Psychiatry Grand Rounds: The Future of Medical Education Joseph B. Martin Tuesday, September 21 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

A Tale of Two Coats and Two Ways to Learn Medicine First-year medical student Catherine Chu says the transition to medical school has been "quick but not easy." During orientation, the students receive two white coats, one for clinical interaction with patients and the other for dissection in anatomy lab. Within one week, the students have experienced both.

More Photos of First-year Students at Orientation Additional photos now appear in this Web exhibit. It documents the Sept. 2 White Coat Ceremony, which is part of orientation and one of the first steps to becoming a physician. It also shows the Division of Medical Sciences orientation program.