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August 2008

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Kevan M. Shokat

Chemical Genetic Analysis of Kinase Networks

Bonnie L. Bassler

Cell-to-Cell Communication in Bacteria

Researchers Create Insulin-Producing Cells from Adult Pancreatic Cells
August 27, 2008
Researchers have generated insulin-producing beta cells from adult pancreatic cells in living mice. More

Robert J. Lefkowitz to Receive National Medal of Science
August 26, 2008
President Bush named HHMI investigator Robert J. Lefkowitz a recipient of the National Medal of Science for contributions to the biological sciences. More

Engineering Success: Alumni Return to Redesign Classes
August 26, 2008
Graduates of the science and technology magnet program met over the summer to create engineering courses for high school students. More

HHMI Issues Notice of Fraudulent Activity
August 22, 2008
A statement regarding fraudulent activity involving checks that are purported to be from HHMI. More

Thomas Cech to Deliver Public Talk at Janelia Farm
August 22, 2008
Thomas R. Cech, Nobel laureate and president of HHMI, will deliver a public talk on "RNA Enzymes and the Origins of Life" at the Janelia Farm Research Campus in Ashburn, VA. More

Studies Aim to Preempt Cancer Drug Resistance
August 12, 2008
Researchers have begun scouring cancer cells for potential sites of resistance against a new class of drugs. More

Scientists Manipulate Group Behavior in Bacteria
August 08, 2008
Researchers have shown that bacterial communication can be intercepted and chemically manipulated to control group behavior, such as virulence or the production of a useful products. More