Vol 7. Issue 23 / August 13, 2007
 


Team Identifies a New Mechanism That Extends Lifespan of a Nematode - Using a new method in advanced mass spectrometry, a team of scientists has uncovered a mechanism that helps determine the worm's lifespan.

New Chemical Tool Captures Previously Unseen Molecules - "This cavitand allows you to see things you can't see any other way," says chemist Julius Rebek.

Key Protein Deficiency Leaves Mice Hypersusceptible to Viral Infection - "This [study] suggests that host miRNA plays a major role in interactions with viruses in mammals," says immunologist Jiahuai Han.


Andrew Saphire Awarded Center for Aids Research Grant

Bob Turner Honored by BioCommunications Association

Winning Images

 


New "Checkmate" Method Provides Powerful Tool for Preventing Spread of Future Epidemics

The Song Remains the Same

From Science to Medicine: An Interview with Eric Topol

Memento: Exploring the Mysteries of Memory

Team Awarded $17 Million Grant to Develop Therapeutic Use of Adult Stem Cells to Treat Eye Diseases

Scripps Research Holds 15th Commencement

Understanding Atherosclerosis as "Inflammation Gone Bad"

Mixing Basic and Applied Research: An Interview with John Cleveland

On Genetics: An Interview with Bruce Beutler

Playing to Win: An Interview with Ian Wilson on Project Checkmate

 

 


Building on Success: Cindy Ehlers Extends Innovative Research on Alcoholism - A rare and prestigious MERIT award from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is the latest addition to the support for Cindy Ehlers' research.