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Fish Model for Melanoma Fingers Culprit Mutations
Tiny fish may offer the best chance of discovering genes that trigger the growth of melanomas, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Leonard Zon and colleagues have developed a zebrafish model of the disease that is based on the expression of a mutant form of the human gene BRAF. These animals acquire numerous skin moles, which can turn cancerous if additional mutations are introduced. Zon aims to uncover mutations and molecular pathways that regulate melanoma growth.

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Researcher to Cycle Across America Supporting Work on AIDS Vaccine
A cyclist and research associate at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Patrick Autissier, will compete in the Race Across America in June. The goal of the bike race, from San Diego to Atlantic City, is to raise $2 million for research on an AIDS vaccine. See the link above for more information on the race and ways to join the cause.

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Students Good Enough to Bag Pharma in Second Year Show
“Into the Longwoods,” the 2005 Second Year Show, followed four students as they wound their way through a forest of toils and snares to escape a drug rep’s evil designs.