March 17, 2005

Making new connections Jeffrey Macklis (left), Bradley Molyneaux, and Paola Arlotta discuss how nerve cells form connections between the brain and spinal cord, shown in detail at right. Their findings could provide new approaches to treating paralyzing injuries and nervous system maladies like Lou Gehrig's disease. (Staff photo Jon Chase/Harvard News Office) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Decoding the babel of brain cells
Brain discourse includes talk about diseases, injuries

Simple test predicts heart attack
White blood cells send new alarm

Paul F. Glenn launches labs for aging research
Five-year, $5 million commitment to Harvard Medical School with goal of leveraging larger initiative

University joins MassCURE to encourage research
New coalition supports embryonic stem cell research

Brighter model for global warming
Scot Martin says some pollutants actually slow warming

Weight status of children ages 8 to 15 predicts obesity and high blood pressure in adulthood
Even slightly overweight children at higher risk

Lily Jan named Harvard Foundation's 2005 Scientist of the Year

Student's study fosters bipartisan legislation

Removal of both breasts reduces elevated risk of breast cancer

Research in brief
Twin study sheds light on AMD; No link between breast cancer and fried foods