February 9, 2004
In Print Photo by Graham Ramsay From Focus: One-way Calcium Channel Pinpointed Within the Cell Long known as power plants of the cell, mitochondria also sop up excess calcium through a previously unknown mechanism. Yuriy Kirichok, Grigory Krapivinsky, and David Clapham (left to right) now report that this calcium portal is a selective ion channel. The discovery should enable scientists to better understand both calcium handling and energy production by mitochondria, which some believe play an essential role in health and aging-related diseases.   Publications Online BBS Bulletin Focus HMI World HSTconnector MD-PhD Newsletter MedEd News Mentations On The Brain   Related Links InteliHealth Harvard Health Publications		Headlines Cystic Fibrosis Gene Linked to Fatty Acid Defects Study Demonstrates Altered Angiogenic Proteins Publication of Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy Health Risks May Have Led to Decrease in Usage Glycemic Load May Be Associated With Colorectal Cancer Studies Find Benefit in Stop-smoking Programs Targeted for Working-class Groups Scientists Identify a Human Antibody That Blocks SARS Virus Infection Gene Transfer Allows Mammals to Produce Heart-healthy Fats Most Americans Not Concerned About Getting Mad Cow Disease Report Finds Massachusetts Girls Lag Behind Boys in Sports Participation Upcoming The Ethics of Immigration Joseph Carens, Univ. of Toronto Thursday, Feb. 19 4:30 p.m. Energy Use and Human Health Multiple Presenters Friday, Feb. 20 12:30 p.m.		Spotlight Kingston Takes Reins of BBS PhD Program Robert Kingston has been named director of the HMS Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS) Graduate Program, effective March 1. Kingston is a leader in studies of chromatin remodeling and its role in controlling activation and repression of genes throughout development. Student Scene Photo by Steve Gilbert Cremaster and Commander: The Inner Side of the Thigh This year's Second-year Show sails into uncharted waters... Lab Works A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research

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