In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Cell Adhesion Receptor Caught on Bended Knee Researchers led by M. Amin Arnaout have solved the first crystal structure for an integrin, one of a family of shape-shifting cell adhesion receptors involved in tumor blood supply, osteoporosis, and some infectious diseases. The structure shows a flexible joint, suggesting a mechanism for the molecule's activation. BBS Bulletin HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain

Headlines Children's Hospital Boston Responds to National Tragedies Study Links Combination of Health Risk Behaviors with a Greater Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Women Upcoming Book Signing: Surgery of the Soul: Reflections on a Curious Career Joseph Murray, HMS Tuesday, October 2 5:30 p.m.

Spotlight In Relief of September 11 Here are continued opportunities to help in the terrorist attack relief effort. A link to the national relief hub, the American Liberty Partnership site, appears inside. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary The U.S. Attacked Fourth-year student Vatsal Doshi shares his response to the terrorist attacks of Tuesday the 11th. One challenge, he says, is renegotiating a framework for living together as diverse people in a single world.

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