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Anthrax Immunity Gene Found in Mice
William Dietrich (above), James Watters, and colleagues have discovered a gene in mice that confers resistance to anthrax in two mutant forms. Since a human version of the gene exists, there may be a portion of people with a natural immunity to the disease.
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On The Brain
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Headlines
Mediterranean Diet Found To Be More Effective Than Strict Low-Fat Option
Study Reveals Racial Disparity in Flu Vaccinations
Upcoming
The Second Symposium on Aging Retina and Early Degeneration
October 25-27
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Spotlight
Photo by Louis KikuchiDean's Open Forum on September 11
To recognize the events of September 11 and discuss ways to move forward, HMS dean Joseph Martin held an open forum on Oct. 11. Three faculty members gave talks addressing survivor trauma, local reaction, and the Boston research community's response.
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 Listen to an op-ed on bioterrorism by John Mekalanos, Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, as heard on Public Radio's Marketplace, Oct 11, 2001. |
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Getting Past Normal After September 11
The shock of September 11 will be rippling through American society well into the future. This may not be all bad. Alex Carter, for one, believes that there may be ways to harness that energy to strengthen the U.S.--and global--communities.
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