May 20, 2002
In Print Photo by Graham Ramsay Focus: Old-line Antibiotics Seen to Save Neurons Developed as an antibiotic 30 years ago, minocycline has recently been shown to protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Robert Friedlander and colleagues have now identified a mechanism for this effect: the prevention of mitochondrial swelling. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines New Radio Wave Treatment to Correct Back Disorders Offers Alternative to Drugs, Open-Spine Surgery New Approach to Cervical Cancer Screening Could Save Lives, Billions in Health Care Costs Upcoming HMS Alumni Week Wednesday, June 5, through Sunday, June 9 Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research		Spotlight Photo by Jeff Cleary First-year Fun and Games They're at it again. Before the boards and wards could sap their sense of fun, the first-years came out in force for the 2002 Society Olympics. See inside for a peek at the competition. Forum Photo by Jeff Cleary Please Bring Your Own Money Securing fellowship funding before applying for a postdoctoral position may help a young scientist get accepted into an elite research group. But fellowships come with strings attached. Jan Schmollinger wonders if strictures like these discourage young investigators from sticking with academic science.

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