HHMI News Copyright (c) 2005-2011 Howard Hughes Medical Institute. HHMI News http://www.hhmi.org/news/top_stories.html en-us Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:37 GMT Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:37 GMT 30 New Drug Extends Survival in Patients with Drug-Resistant Prostate Cancer http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/mdv310020120131.html/RSS HHMI researcher and colleagues design and develop drug that prolongs survival in men with advanced prostate cancer. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/mdv310020120131.html/RSS Druker Receives Japan Prize http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/druker20120125.html/RSS HHMI investigator Brian Druker honored for role in developing new cancer drug. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:32:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/druker20120125.html/RSS World-Class Scientists Chosen for HHMI’s First International Early Career Award http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/iecs20120124.html/RSS Top biomedical scientists from 12 countries will receive an important boost at a critical time in their careers from HHMI’s inaugural International Early Career Scientist awards. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/iecs20120124.html/RSS Roger Perlmutter to Deliver Public Talk at Janelia Farm http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/20120118.html/RSS Perlmutter's lecture on “Building Better Medicines: Drug Discovery in the 21st Century” will take place on February 15. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:31:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/20120118.html/RSS Exercise Triggers Beneficial Cellular Recycling http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/levine20120118.html/RSS A breakdown of cellular junk may explain how exercise fends off metabolic disorders and protects against other diseases. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/levine20120118.html/RSS Call to Arms: How Plants Mobilize Defenses http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/dongxinnian20120112.html/RSS Researchers have discovered a molecular master switch that triggers the genetic overhaul plants need to fight off pathogens. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:05:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/dongxinnian20120112.html/RSS New Drug Target for Childhood Eye Cancer Discovered http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/dyer20120111.html/RSS The gene mutation that causes retinoblastoma changes the way cells turn on and off many other genes. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/dyer20120111.html/RSS Chemical Signal Helps Plants Control Their Breathing http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/torii20120111.html/RSS Researchers have discovered how plants regulate the development of the pores through which critical exchanges of water and carbon dioxide occur. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:40:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/torii20120111.html/RSS Simple Genetic Mutations Gave Rise to Complex Cellular Machines http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/thornton20120108.html/RSS By resurrecting the ancient forms of a molecular machine, scientists have learned how simple evolutionary processes can produce the complex assemblies of molecules that allow modern cells to function. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/thornton20120108.html/RSS Bacteria Battle Against Toxic Fluoride http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/breaker20121221.html/RSS New research shows that fluoride has dramatic effects on bacteria inside the mouth. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/breaker20121221.html/RSS Carroll Wins Franklin Institute Award http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/franklincarroll20111219.html/RSS Sean B. Carroll, HHMI’s vice president for science education and a long-time HHMI investigator, has been awarded the 2012 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/franklincarroll20111219.html/RSS Gene Hunters Find Cause of Rare Movement Disorder http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/ptacek20111216.html/RSS Scientists have pinpointed the gene responsible for a disease that causes seizures in infancy and sudden, uncontrollable movements in adolescence and early adulthood. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/ptacek20111216.html/RSS Two Causes of Autism Found to be Cellular Opposites http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/bear20111123.html/RSS Studies of fragile X syndrome and tuberous sclerosis show that for brain cells to function normally, neural synapses must produce just the right amount of protein. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/bear20111123.html/RSS Hunger and Hormones Determine Food’s Appeal http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/friedman20111113.html/RSS By activating regions of the brain linked to food-related pleasure, scientists are learning how the brain mediates the link between food preferences and hunger. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:51:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/friedman20111113.html/RSS Editorial Team Announced for eLife, New Open Access Journal http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/elife20111107.html/RSS A group of internationally recognized scientists was named to the editorial team of eLife, the new open-access journal to be launched by HHMI, Wellcome Trust and Max Planck Society. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:01:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/elife20111107.html/RSS