January 17, 2002

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

The skinny on fat cells Researcher Bruce Spiegelman studies how a "fat gene" operates in obesity, diabetes, and cancer. (Staff photo by Stephanie Mitchell) Full story

Scientists get straight skinny on fat cells
Single path found that leads to fat production

Researchers pinpoint key molecule in determining a cell's fate
Discovery could aid therapeutic cloning attempts and new cancer approaches

Researchers discover how body's internal clock generates daily rhythms
Medical School researchers open long-closed door to important research

 

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