January 2008 • Vol 14, Issue 1

Center News File Photo Working with senior author Dr. Harmit Malik (above) and Dr. Michael Emerman (not pictured), lead author Dr. Sara Sawyer found that in addition to the known TRIM5 gene, a related, next-door neighbor gene, TRIM22, may have participated in defense against retrovriruses like HIV.

• 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
  
  

• 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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