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  • Dr. Andy Baxevanis presents second Current Topics in Genome Analysis lecture January 20, 2012
    On January 18th, Andy Baxevanis, Ph.D., an associate investigator in NHGRI's Genome Technology Branch, presented Biological Sequence Analysis I, the second lecture for Current Topics in Genome Analysis (CTGA) 2012. View the lecture video here, part of an 11-lecture series covering the major topics in genomics and bioinformatics.
  • NHGRI Proposes Reorganizing January 10, 2012
    With the arrival of a new institute director in 2010, and publication of a new strategic plan last year articulating an ambitious vision for the field of genomics, restructuring is a natural next step for the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Learn more about the changes NHGRI plans.
  • Nurses, administrators sought for research project on genomic competency January 25, 2012
    Nursing departments are invited to participate in Expanding RN Scope of Practice: A Method for Introducing a New Competency into Nursing Practice. This research project is designed to strengthen nursing departments' ability to translate the benefits of the latest genomic discoveries to the bedside and document innovative practice across magnet hospitals. Applications are due February 13, 2012.

  • Body Produces “Industrial” Lubricant for Metal Hip Implants January 23, 2012
    Once inside the body, metal-on-metal hip implants develop a lubricating layer that's more like an industrial lubricant than joint fluid. The new finding may help researchers design longer-lasting implants.
  • Researchers Find Cause of Rare Immune Disease January 23, 2012
    NIH scientists identified a genetic mutation that causes cold temperatures to trigger allergic reactions—a condition called cold urticaria. The research points the way toward a potential cure and sheds light on how the immune system function.
  • New Insights Into Old Anti-Fungal Drug January 23, 2012
    For more than 50 years, doctors have used the drug Amphotericin B to treat systemic fungal infections. A new study reveals a novel mode of action for the drug. The finding may lead to improved anti-fungal medications.

  • Researchers Show How New Viruses Evolve, and in Some Cases, Become Deadly January 26, 2012
    Researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have demonstrated how a new virus evolves, shedding light on how easy it can be for diseases to gain dangerous mutations. The findings appear in the current issue of the journal Science.The scientists showed for the first time how the virus called "Lambda" evolved to find a new way to attack host cells, an innovation that took four mutations to accomplish. This virus infects bacteria, in particular the common E. ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=122949&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item.
  • NBC News, NBC Sports and National Science Foundation Launch "Science of NHL Hockey" January 26, 2012
    NBC News' educational arm, NBC Learn, and the NBC Sports Group recently teamed up with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to release "Science of NHL Hockey"--an informative 10-part video series exploring the science behind the fastest game on ice.Made especially for students and teachers to use in the classroom, the videos will be aligned to lesson plans and national state education standards, and are available to the public cost-free on ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=122964&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item.
  • Young Adults Responded Well to Swine Flu January 24, 2012
    About one in five young adults in their late 30's received a flu shot during the 2009-2010 swine flu epidemic, a University of Michigan (U-M) study released today says.But about 65 percent were at least moderately concerned about the flu, and nearly 60 percent said they were following the issue very or moderately closely.Using survey data collected from approximately 3,000 young adults during the 2009-2010 H1N1 influenza epidemic, this second of three parts in a U-M ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=122910&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item.