Copyright (c) 2005-2011 Howard Hughes Medical Institute. HHMI News http://www.hhmi.org/news/top_stories.html en-us Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:38:54 GMT Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:38:54 GMT 30 http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/seidman20120216.html/RSS Defects in the gene that encodes the human body’s largest protein are responsible for more cases of dilated cardiomyopathy than are caused by all other known mutations associated with the heart disorder. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:26:00 EST http://www.hhmi.org/ref/news/seidman20120216.html/RSS 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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