December 15, 2003
In Print Photo by Graham Ramsay From Focus: SARS Cellular Receptor Discovered HMS researchers, working with scientists at other institutions, have identified a cellular receptor that enables the SARS virus to gain a foothold in the human body--a discovery that could open the door to drug and vaccine strategies for combating the infection. Michael Farzan and his colleagues found that they could slow SARS replication by exposing infected cells to antibodies against the receptor, ACE2. In a pinch, these same antibodies might be used to combat another SARS outbreak.   Publications Online BBS Bulletin Focus HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain   Related Links InteliHealth Harvard Health Publications		Headlines Researchers Shed Light on Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Women Suffering from Severe Arthritis May Also Be at High Risk for Osteoporosis Mouse Embryonic Germ Cells and Male Gametes Created in the Lab Surgery Without Radiation Inadequate for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Fertility Worries Common in Young Breast Cancer Survivors It's Never Too Late to Start Exercising and Losing Weight to Have a Healthier Cardiovascular System Good and Bad Fats Linked to Progression of Age-related Macular Degeneration One Combination of AIDS Drugs Appears Better for Starting Treatment Ritalin Use in Childhood May Increase Depression, Decrease Cocaine Sensitivity in Adults		Spotlight Photo by Graham Ramsay Website Launched to Improve Medication Use The American Association of Health Plans-Health Insurance Association of America has launched a website for those in the health care community who design medication safety programs or seek information to enhance safety efforts. The site was developed by researchers led by Stephen Soumerai. Student Scene Photo by Graham Ramsay When Phone Calls Make for a Bad Connection On the Navajo Reservation, Ellen Rothman has found that trying to communicate by telephone may actually establish serious miscommunication. Upcoming Milestone Symposium Series: Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Several presenters Thursday, January 15, 2004 8:00 am-12:30 pm Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research

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