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February '07
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Elbow, Knee, And
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CHRONICLE
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Start Them Young Start Them Young

Three HHMI-supported programs and a major report from the National Research Council present a better way to teach science—by doing science—in grades K–8. Moresmall arrow
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HHMI Expanding Patient-Oriented Pool
The Institute is committing approximately $200 million in first-term support for the incoming group of physician-scientists. Moresmall arrow



Holiday Lectures Take on Stem Cells
Before a thoughtful and forthright audience, scientists and ethicists discuss the present and future of a science replete with promise and pitfalls. Moresmall arrow

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Bridges to Science
Incoming students get help dealing with college, academically and socially, through summer programs that often turn them on to science as a bonus. Also includes three stories about students in HHMI-supported programs. Moresmall arrow

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A Game With Lots of Time-Outs
A new imaging technique, called virtual histology, enables comparative anatomy studies that are quick and high precision. Moresmall arrow

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Better Than Slice-and-Dice
A new technique reveals that RNA polymerase takes several breaks as it does its essential gene-transcribing work. Moresmall arrow

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Lab Book
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Making Connections
Google-like search tool links disease-related genes to possible drug treatments. Moresmall arrow

Elbow, Knee, and Ankle Grease
Bioengineers delve into what joints need to function. Moresmall arrow

When More Is Less
Females' potentially toxic double dose of the X chromosome appears to be offset by a molecular "dimmer switch." Moresmall arrow

WEB EXTRA:
A Pluripotent Stew
Harvard team maps the interacting proteins behind stem cells' versatility. Moresmall arrow

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