Thursday, June 3, 2004

Vol 10, Issue 11

Science Articles

• Predicting prevalence of prostate cancer
  Study puts PSA screening to the test — First comprehensive evaluation of prostate-cancer prevalence in men with 'normal' PSA levels may fuel debate over truth in testing
  
  
• Dog DNA differences breed insights
  First detailed comparison of DNA differences among purebred dogs may help identify genes associated with specific traits or diseases in humans
  
  
• The long road to recovery
  Researchers probe factors that contribute to length of readjustment to normal life after bone-marrow or stem-cell transplantation
  
  
• Yo-yo dieting: More downs than ups
  PHS study finds weight cycling may have long-term negative effect on immune function, but exercise can lessen detrimental effects
  
  
• A supportive backbone for scientific studies
  Collaborative Data Services team members support researchers by tackling anything to do with data
  
  

General Articles

• The changing face of South Lake Union
  South Lake Union's facelift will create 12 acres for cultural, educational, recreational activities — near the center
  
  
• An environmental BEST
  Center wins awards for green achievements in three categories
  
  

Briefs

• Summer craft fair tomorrow, proceeds benefit Hutch School
  
  
• Next human-research subjects class June 14, Pelton Auditorium
  
  
• Prostate-cancer conference June 24-25 to address quality of life
  
  
• Starting June 15, IT Help Desk will verify your identity with every new password request
  
  
• Support Hutch School, buy a book
  
  

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