October 6, 2003
In Print Photo by Steve Gilbert From Focus: Findings Break Silence on Stem Cells in Inner Ear Stefan Heller (left) and Huawei Li have isolated stem cells from the inner ear of adult mice. Experiments have shown that these cells are capable of differentiating into a variety of cell types, perhaps including inner ear hair cells. In humans, loss of these hair cells is irreversible and a major cause of deafness. The findings raise the possibility of regenerating the cells as a viable treatment for hearing loss.   Publications Online BBS Bulletin Focus HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain   Related Links InteliHealth Harvard Health Publications		Headlines New Drug May Give Smokers Promising New Option for Kicking Habit Close Interaction Seen Between Blood Vessel Development and Fat Tissue Formation Upcoming Seventh Annual Edward R. and Anne G. Lefler Center Symposium H. Robert Horvitz, MIT Wednesday, October 15 1:30-5:30 p.m. Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research		Spotlight Two from HMS Among 2003 MacArthur Fellows Jim Yong Kim and Nawal Nour have been named MacArthur fellows for work with suffering populations. Judge Baker Breaks New Ground Dignitaries break ground in Mission Hill for the relocation of Judge Baker Children's Center. Student Scene Photo by Graham Ramsay Vaccines: Who Should Pay and for What? Drawing on the recent Institute of Medicine report on the U.S. system for financing vaccines, Erica Seiguer discusses the instability of the system and recommendations for strengthening it. The 60-second Survey Take a survey to tell us how you use WebWeekly.

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