Issue 10

• Debate over human embryonic stem cells continues
• Identification of 'biological brake' could improve cancer vaccines
• DeBakey awards showcase breadth of BCM research
• Links found between brain enzyme, stress, neurological disorders
• What are stem cells?
• Stem cell research and politics
• Hamilton named chair of molecular physiology
• AAMC honors DeBakey
• Younes named to W.L. Moody Jr. Chair in Pathology
• Michael elected to AAALAC council

Issue 9

• New treatments provide clues to injured brains
• Neuroscience breaks down soft drink 'battle' inside brain
• Researchers focus on gene that governs egg development
• Gene variation increases prostate cancer risk
• Insuring the next generation of scientists
• Bovine genome assembled
• Mending a broken heart . . . with stem cells
• Stent registry

Issue 8

• Computers zoom in on biological processes
• BCM SPORE takes on high-risk research hoping for greater benefit
• The nerve and prostate cancer - a symbiotic relationship
• Study explores tissue recovery following massive intestinal surgery
• Mapping the way
• Duncan family gives $35 million to support new outpatient clinic
• Looking for epilepsy answer
• Denied: The Crisis of America's Uninsured
• Before you get LASIK, know the basics

Issue 7

• Protein appears to stabilize neuron transmission process
• SUMO-4 joins 'sum of genes' responsible for type 1 diabetes
• Gulf Coast Consortia receives first 800MHz NMR spectrometer
• 'Jumping gene' affects fertility
• Once is never enough
• Nine faculty members appointed to dean positions
• BCM names eight new endowed positions
• Helmrath receives Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award
• Nosé awarded 'Order of the Sacred Treasure' medal

Issue 6

• Unusual collaboration untangles knotty problem of DNA
• Changes in dendrites contribute to epilepsy
• Science, art blend to create masterpieces
• Researchers decode breast cancer mystery
• Why we research
• Shine receives grant for spinal cord injury research
• Department of Defense grant aids prostate cancer research
• Zoghbi receives teaching award

Issue 5

• Scientists capture memory trace
• Neuroscientists have birdsong on the brain
• Bladder cancer future read in the genes
• Macromolecular imaging unveils shapes of viruses, proteins
• Preparing for the future
• Researchers publish stable isotope 'cookbook'
• Glezen named outstanding infectious disease Physician of the Year
• Riley appointed to Institute of Medicine planning committee

Issue 4

• Small plant plays big role in research
• Consortium completes gene sequencing of laboratory rat
• Genes defective in rare disease help form bones
• BCM graduate students win top awards year after year
• Enjoying what you do
• Huda Zoghbi named to National Academy of Sciences
• Teleconference initiative
• Snack bar temptations derail middle school diets

Issue 3

• Amylin plays key role in preventing bone loss
• The frog: A prince among model organisms for developmental biologists
• Anti-scar agent may be key to nerve regeneration
• The making of a physician-scientist
• Brighter futures
• The glue that binds leaky blood vessels
• Study focuses on type 2 diabetes treatment
• Phillips recognized for work with minority medical students

Issue 2

• Insulin-producing cells found in unexpected places
• Ma wins 2004 Norman Hackerman Award
• New test customizes treatment for multiple sclerosis
• Q&A examines complexities of bird flu
• A new generation
• Survivors of childhood cancer thrive
• Baylor receives grant to study HIV-resistant monkey genes
• Allergy sufferers should bless sneezing

Issue 1

• Research validates Chinese tea as jaundice remedy
• Yeast: From the bakery to the bench
• C-reactive protein - not just a marker of heart disease
• Ultimate gene therapy - in fruit flies
• A good decision
• Space medicine research essential
• Grant funds study of rare diseases