RESEARCH NEWS
FROM HHMI

Mutant Mouse Mimics Human Bone Cancer
(06.16.08)
HHMI researchers have developed a mouse model of osteosarcoma, the most common form of bone cancer.

New Genetic Barcoding Technique Identifies Dozens of Targets for Cancer Drugs
(02.01.08)
HHMI investigators are beginning to examine every gene in the genome to figure out which genes are deleterious to tumor cells.

A Genetic "Gang of Four" Drives Spread of Breast Cancer
(04.12.07)
Studies of human tumor cells implanted in mice have shown that the abnormal activation of four genes drives the spread of breast cancer to the lungs.

Common Molecule Notifies Immune System of Prostate Cancer
(01.11.08)
In experiments with mice, researchers have found that the body’s immune system can use a surprisingly common molecule to recognize prostate tumors.

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FROM THE HHMI BULLETIN

Putting the Brakes on Cancer
(May 2007)
By reactivating p53—a renowned tumor-suppressor gene—researchers are stopping even advanced cancers in mice.

Bringing Down Cancer's House of Cards
(February 2008)
Defining an elaborate yet fragile control pathway offers a new strategy for toppling many cancers.

FROM BIOINTERACTIVE

Angiogenesis

The Evolution of Cancer

Understanding Cancer Diversity

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HHMI Bulletin: February 2010

Cover Story: Ahead of the Curve
Jack Szostak is drawn to uncharted territory. His curiosity and big thinking have earned him a Nobel Prize.

Cover Story: View from the Top
An uncanny way with crystals led Tom Steitz to a clear view of the ribosome's structure—and to the Nobel Prize.

The China Connection
China-born, U.S.-trained scientists are helping foster innovation and revitalize research in their native land.

A Matter of Equilibrium
Researchers are getting at the cell's busy internal membranes by studying human diseases.