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Metabolic Regulator Has Hand in Controlling Vessel Growth
Zoltan Arany (left) and Bruce Spiegelman have discovered that a gene known to regulate metabolism, PGC-1 alpha, also drives an entire program of new blood vessel construction. They report that the gene cues several other genes that help build new vessels, and without the gene, new vessels fail to form. This pathway is attractive as a potential therapeutic target because it appears to coordinate a complete angiogenic program.

Upcoming

Harold Amos Society and the Office of Recruitment and Multicultural Affairs

Disparities in Surgical Care

Monday, March 24
12:45–1:45 p.m.

Speakers:
•Selwyn Rogers Jr.

Science Progress

How discovery happens.

Spotlight

MD–PhD Program Launches New Site
The Medical School’s MD–PhD Program has created a new website, complete with images of students and faculty, highlights, key information, and program news and announcements.

Student Scene

Graham Ramsay

Tight Budget Crowds Care at Community Clinic
Practicing at a free clinic in Los Angeles, Ellen Rothman reports that state and local budget cuts have made providing care an obstacle course for patients and doctors.

StudenTalk

Personal takes on issues inside and outside the classroom.

Lab Works

A multimedia site featuring Harvard Medical research.