March 14, 2002

Investigating genes to cure brain diseases Douglas Allan, a doctoral student in neurobiology, looks at monitors showing an expression of drosophila genes acting on nerve cells. (Staff photo by Jon Chase) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Scientists think that animals think
But what do they think about?

Center takes aim at brain diseases
Takes multipronged approach to spurring research

$40 million grant to launch laboratory to take next big steps in post gene map science
New facility will identify proteins involved in disease and potential drugs to effect them

Librarians explore the transformation of scholarly communication
Expanding gap between the price of information and the ability of libraries to purchase it is a growing concern

 

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