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February 15, 2007
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The silent treatment
Judy Lieberman, professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, is leading an effort to silence messages sent from disease-related genes to our tissues and organs. The silencing technique is being tested in humans and animals suffering from a variety of disorders, including hepatitis, AIDS, diabetes, and macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in older people.
Staff photo Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard News Office
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Viruses get the silent treatment; any disease is a target
Wilson urges alliance to save species
Biologist says science and religion must learn to cooperate
Spray-dry vaccine for TB developed
New delivery system may be used for HIV as well as TB
New findings may increase longevity of stem cells
Genome-wide map will help fight diabetes
Web quiz helps predict women's health
New application shows patients, doctors where risk can be dramatically reduced
Plenty of sleep reduces chance of heart attacks
A nap a day may keep the cardiologist away
Study shows importance of sleep for optimal memory functioning
Study: Heed spiritual needs of cancer patients
Practical way to target cancer cell mutations demonstrated
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