January 8, 2004

New hope for hypertension Researchers from Harvard Medical School, including team leader Howard D. Sesso (above), have uncovered the first evidence showing that high blood pressure may be an inflammatory disease, opening a wide new area for study. (Staff photo Rose Lincoln/Harvard News Office) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Scorpion venom blocks bone loss
May help those with periodontal disease and arthritis

Long-term coffee consumption significantly reduces type 2 diabetes risk
Even decaf drinkers see positive effect

Tiniest droplets produced from triangular nozzles
New taps may be a technology boon

Light propagates via wires more slender than its own wavelength:
Super-thin nanowires could yield optical chips, sensors for biological and chemical molecules

Harvard researchers discover link between high blood pressure and inflammation
Discovery could boost prevention, treatment efforts

Scientists shed light on why eyes slow to adjust to brightness
Slight genetic abnormality described in Nature

New research: Have light, will not travel
Find may open new avenues toward quantum computers and in optical communication

Type of health plan unrelated to use of high-cost procedures