In Print Focus: Brain Found to Play Unexpected Role in Type II Diabetes Findings by Ronald Kahn and colleagues show that insulin resistance in the brain could contribute to some of the key symptoms of Type II diabetes. Previously, the brain was not considered to play a leading role. The research calls into question the current theory of the disease and suggests treatment may need to be revised. On The Brain MedEd News Mentations BBS Bulletin

Headlines Researchers Find Common Link Between Diabetes, Obesity, and Infertility Study Finds Key Link Between Alzheimer's Genes and Cellular Defect MGH Study Shows Immune System Can Control HIV Nicotine Levels in Children's Hair Can Measure Exposure to Passive Smoking Airbag Deployment in Low Speed Crashes Increases Injuries Upcoming Neurobiology Lecture Series: Three Lectures on the Neuroscience of Affect, Consciousness, and Social Behavior Antonio Damasio, University of Iowa College of Medicine October 10, 11, and 12 5:00-6:00 p.m. Harvard Medicine at the Millennium event: How the Body Works—Genomes, Development and Disease Friday, October 27 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Spotlight Dean Reviews the State of the School Joseph Martin, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, presented his 2000 State of the School speech on Sept. 26. In it he shared a mission statement for HMS, four broad themes, and a seven-point to-do list for 2000-2001.   Staffers Take AIDS Ride to Support Fenway Center On Sept. 15 to 17 some HMS staff members joined the Boston to New York AIDS Ride, pedaling the 275 miles to raise money for services and research at the Fenway Community Health Center and other programs. Dealing with Dangers that Lurk in the Lab Though they're not a daily occurrence, accidents and miscues can happen in the lab. Heather Ettinger gives some pointers, particularly to new students, on how to minimize the dangers.

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