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Cell Protein Potently Blocks Enzyme Linked to Cancer
Kun Ping Lu (right) and Xiao Zhen Zhou have discovered the first protein from inside the cell that strongly inhibits telomerase, an enzyme that rebuilds telomeres. These necessary chromosomal end caps eventually degrade through cell division, limiting normal cell life. Most cancer cells, though, find a way to use telomerase to reconstruct their telomeres and escape cell death. This research suggests a new approach to cancer therapy, using the protein as a telomerase inhibitor.
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On The Brain
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Immune System Discovery May Lead to Preventive Therapy for Diabetes
Gene Chips Bring New Order to Lung Cancer Types, Could Yield Sharper Diagnoses, Better Drugs
Study Finds Beauty Can Be Its Own Reward
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Spotlight
Garland Lecture Probes Threats of Bioterror
In the 26th annual Joseph Garland Lecture on Nov. 15, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci described the medical and public health dimensions of major bioterrorist threats such as anthrax and smallpox. A video of his talk is available here.
When Duty Calls
An exhibit at HSPH titled "When Duty Calls: A Tribute to New York City Firefighters" opened on Friday, Nov. 16 and runs through Dec. 6. Hosted by the HSPH Occupational Health Program, the display features photos of firefighters at stations in the vicinity of Ground Zero, taken on Sept. 23 and 24 by photographer Earl Dotter.
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The Changing Face of Medicine
During the ER portion of his surgical rotation, Sean Amos had trouble figuring out who the attending physician was amid the bustle of unfamiliar voices and faces. Upon reflection, he realized that this confusion was a good thing.
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