July 1/July 8, 2002
In Print Photo by Jeff Cleary Focus: RNA Technology Thwarts HIV Researchers from HMS and MIT have applied a technique using short RNA sequences to block protein synthesis in the cell to thwart HIV. The proof-of-principle study by Premlata Shankar, Judy Lieberman (l to r) , and colleagues demonstrates two modes of counterattack, preventing viral entry and inhibiting replication. BBS Bulletin HMI World HSTconnector InteliHealth MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain		Headlines Simple Reminder Can Help Patients Avoid Dangerous Infection Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Tumor Invasion Investigators at Children's Hospital Boston Discover Method to Stimulate Brain Rewiring After Stroke New "Targeted" Drug Gains Success Against Form of Leukemia in Laboratory Study Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research		Spotlight Photo by Jeff Cleary Hopi High Schoolers Embrace Lab Learning David Potter and Ed Furshpan hosted a group of Hopi high school students, exposing them to research issues and techniques. The program primes the students for college-level science. Above, Hopi student Cheryl Talashie presents her study to the group. Student Scene Photo by Jeff Cleary Shoring Up the Ethical Foundation of Care Since ethical considerations are fundamental to medical decisions, shouldn't the application of ethics be as systematic as that of biomedical science? Renee Hsia argues that integrating ethics more deeply into the curriculum would energize ethical practice.

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