November 30, 2006

Mending the heart Kenneth Chien and his colleagues have uncovered new information about the development of your heart. The data 'offer new prospects for drug discovery and suggest a novel strategy for regeneration of cardiovascular tissue,' says Chien. (Photo courtesy of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute) Full story

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Research reveals how stem cells build a heart
May lead to repair, regeneration of broken hearts

Harvard researchers map new form of genetic diversity
New picture of human genome helps explain diversity

$1M prize offered for discovery of ALS biomarker

DNA sequencing grant marks next frontier in genomics
NHGRI awards nearly $200M to Broad Institute to support wide range of biomedical research projects based on DNA sequencing

Fruit fly bouts show gender-specific fighting styles

Mode of seed dispersal shapes placement of rainforest trees

Faculty, research associate elected AAAS fellows

Report outlines funding to conserve half of Massachusetts' land
Plans could guide Harvard Forest proposal to conserve 2.5 million Bay State acres