HHMI Bulletin August 2011


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	Journal: Scientists at the Heart HHMI partners to launch a top-tier, open access scientific journal.






	KARL DEISSEROTH: In Support of Undirected Research A disease focus can color the scientific process.

	MICHELLE WITHERS: Backward Design is Forward Thinking The Summer Institute inspired a fresh approach to teaching.

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	Sink or Swim Janelia Farm scientists and staff take their brain-inspired Lobe Trotter entry to compete in Baltimore’s Kinetic Sculpture Race. More		The Night Sky In his free time, microbiologist Fred Eiserling turns his gaze skyward to photograph faraway galaxies. More		The Tao of Science Fairs Former elite science fair winners share their hints for success—in competitions and beyond. More






	The Goldilocks of Cells Too much or too little cell death can lead to disease. Scientists are learning how to find the range that’s just right. More		T-Cell Booster Kits A bioengineer remodels cell surfaces to prod the immune system. More		Lasting Memories Measuring molecules at a single synapse gives clues to how memories become long term. More






	Going Viral SEA’s hands-on lab approach takes on life of its own. More		2011 Holiday Lectures on Science This year’s lecture series—Bones, Stones, and Genes: The Origin of Modern Humans—will take place October 6–7 at HHMI’s headquarters. More		A Faster Knockout With a virus, a needle, and an ultrasound machine, researchers have drastically cut the time it takes to disable a gene in mice. More

	Rosenfeld to Lead HHMI Documentary Initiative The former president of National Geographic Television joined the Institute in July as head of television and film. More		HHMI Teams Up for Open Access Journal HHMI partners with Welcome Trust and Max Planck Institute to launch top-tier science journal. More		Plant Science Gets a Boost HHMI and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation join forces to fund plant scientists. More

	The Buzz on Bee Viruses Technology designed for human viruses is helping solve a bee riddle. More		Memory Cells at the Ready Special neurons give rodents a leg up when facing unfamiliar territory. More		Leading a Double Life Proteins that guide embryo development also repair organs. More

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