January 2008

Vol 14, Issue 1

Articles

• Lessons in genetic conflict
  Neighbor genes TRIM5, TRIM22 may have taken turns battling retroviruses
  
  
• Lifestyle links to breast cancer
  HEAL Study suggests lifestyle changes associated with decreases in insulin may be beneficial for breast-cancer survivors
  
  
• 'Healthy by Design'
  The 12-week, 2008 Healthy Challenge begins Jan. 21
  
  
• A prized mentor
  David Fredricks, an 'ideal teacher' who flawlessly facilitates an environment for creativity and independent thinking, wins first McDougall award
  
  

Briefs

• Don't forget Science Friday Jan. 18
  
  
• Donate blood Jan. 11 in Sze
  
  
• Attend NCI Biospecimen Best Practices Forum Jan. 28
  
  
• Magazine ranks Bradley, Delaney among world's top young investigators
  
  
• Life Sciences Discovery Fund: research funding opportunities presentation Jan. 10 in Pelton
  
  
• Don't let flu catch you unvaccinated
  
  

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