September 21, 2006

Lasker winner Jack W. Szostak was part of a team that predicted and discovered telomerase, a remarkable RNA-containing enzyme that synthesizes the ends of chromosomes, protecting them and maintaining the integrity of the genome. (Staff file photo Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard News Office) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

MacArthur Foundation honors Harvard faculty members, Radcliffe fellow
Probers of cells, surgery, universe, and modern ruins supported with 'genius' grant

Medical School's Szostak wins prestigious Lasker Award
Part of team that discovered telomerase

DEAS welcomes Harvard astronaut back to Earth
Spacewoman Stephanie Wilson '88 shares colorful details of life in the sky

Anger can break your heart
A hostile heart is a vulnerable heart

FAS energy conservation program helps offset rising costs
New manager hired, focus on making buildings efficient

French fries help fuel recycling efforts

At recent conference, 'pie in the sky' was on everybody's plate
Novel ideas welcomed at Center for International Development

Prostate cancer treatment increases risk of diabetes and heart disease
Physicians and patients should be aware of potential risks associated with GnRH agonist therapy

Mind, Brain, Behavior Initiative panelists discuss nature of mind
Most argue for materialism

New myeloma drug proves more potent, less toxic than thalidomide
Lenalidomide called 'major advance' against incurable blood cancer