In Print
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Focus:
Protein May Play Double Role in Issuing Genetic Gag Order
Sir2, a repressor protein, is the central player in gene silencing complexes in yeast. But what exactly is its game? In a recent paper, Danesh Moazed (above) and Jason Tanny reconcile two current theories, describing Sir2's dual role in deacetylation and NAD breakdown.
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Headlines
Study Finds No Link Between Hepatitis B Vaccine and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Harvard Study Shows Drivers are Placing Children in Rear Seat After Enactment of Law and Penalties
Upcoming
The Dunham Lectures:
Sizing and Timing in Animal Development
Martin Raff, University College, London
February 12 and 13
5:00 p.m.
Psychiatry Forum:
Online Therapy: Current Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions
Multiple speakers
Tuesday, February 13
7:00-8:30 p.m.
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Spotlight
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City, Community, and University Dignitaries Pitch in at Groundbreaking for New Research Building
On Feb. 1, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino joined other leaders from the city, the University and Medical School, and the surrounding community for the ceremonial groundbreaking that marked the start of construction on HMS's new research building. Work crews began in December to prepare the site for the $250 million facility, which will anchor the campus's new North Quad.
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Student Scene
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Having 'Box Checked' Signals Final Lap of Graduate Ed
Graduate students have to put in years of work at the bench before they can begin writing their thesis. The green light has to come from each student's thesis advisory committee. Since every student and project are different, determining when that signal comes is just as much art as science.
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