April 8, 2002
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert Focus: Myelin Cells Reveal Unexpected Genealogy The cells that wrap nerves with myelin, speeding nerve impulses, seem to be related to motor neurons instead of the more humdrum astrocytes as was previously believed. Reported by Richard Lu, David Rowitch, Charles Stiles (clockwise from front), and colleagues, the findings alter these myelinating cells' family tree. In doing so, the results may help trace the origins of brain cancer, multiple sclerosis, and mental retardation. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines Common Protein May Hold Key to Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer Study Finds Communication and Collaboration Between Physicians and Home Care Clinicians Needs Improvement Study Pinpoints Mechanism Behind Tamoxifen Side Effect New Research On Islet Cells Has Important Implications for Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Officials Step Up Efforts to Identify Those with "Pre-Diabetes" to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic Simple Blood Test May Be Able to Predict Risk of Preeclampsia Upcoming Soma Weiss Student Research Day Michael Gimbrone, Keynote Speaker Thursday, April 18 1:30-6:30 p.m.		Spotlight Photo by L. Barry Hetherington HST Forum Centers on Human Genome Among the students presenting posters at the largest ever Health Sciences and Technology forum was Lucy Shen (left), who explored a novel cancer therapy. The keynote address was delivered by Eric Lander, director of the Whitehead Institute's Center for Genome Research. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary Military Research and Scientific Responsibility: Remembering Fritz Haber Jan Schmollinger considers the example of German scientist Fritz Haber, inventor of chemical warfare, to shed light on the danger and the draw of military research.

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