November 17, 2005

The nose has it Biologist Catherine Dulac (right) is leader of the team - which includes graduate student Hayan Yoon (left) - whose work shows that key reproductive behaviors in mice arise predominantly, if not exclusively, from olfactory input. This finding helps explain a paradox in humans, who lack the complex vomeronasal system of other mammals, yet respond to the presence of pheromones. (Staff photo Jon Chase/Harvard News Office) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Waking up to how we sleep and dream
Do people learn while they sleep?

HSPH find AIDS drugs work well in Botswana
Regime effective even without extensive health infrastructure

African health status explored
HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria greatest threats

Family Van opens door to health care system
HMS program reaches out to bring people in

Sexual attraction a matter of scent
Pheromones are detected by mice through olfactory sense

Cancer linked to 'protein promiscuity' being studied
How cancer begins may be better understood

Neuroscientist Buckner named professor of psychology
Uses new imaging techniques to explore memory

'Gold standard' of dietary recommendations found
DASH diet enhancements improve lipids, promote cardiovascular health

Research in brief
Marine bacteria may help in myeloma therapy; meditation associated with changes in brain, aging