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The protein, Sirt1, is referred to as Sir2 in lower organisms, in which it has previously proven to be a key to aging and longevity.More medical news

Photo by Robert BostonIncoming medical students of the Class of 2009 and their guests watched the Cards beat Arizona at the dean’s annual welcoming party.

James B. Lowe III, M.D., chief of the Section of Cosmetic Surgery, admits he’s obsessed with detail. “When I’m in the operating room, every millimeter and every second counts,” he says. “It’s so important to be 100 percent focused in the OR. I go into this zone and nothing can distract me.” With every procedure […]

Clint’s DNA was used to sequence the chimp genome.Comparing the human genome to the chimpanzee genome has allowed scientists to identify changes in the human genetic code that were so advantageous that they rapidly became the norm throughout humanity. The areas of human DNA where these changes occurred are currently the subject of follow-up investigations to identify the potentially vital contributions they now make to human health and development.

Deborah C. Rubin, M.D., has been named director of the Master of Arts and Doctor of Medicine Program (M.A./M.D.) at the School of Medicine.

Taking into account that each of us has unique physical characteristics partly determined by variations in our genes, pharmacogenetics researchers at the School of Medicine are finding ways to personalize cancer treatments.

Photo by Robert BostonM.D.-Ph.D. student Danielle Scheidenhelm works with STARS program participant Diane Ma.54 high-schoolers participated in the program, which pairs students and teachers with research mentors from area universities.

Commonly refer to them as natural killer cells, they rapidly attack invaders and are continually generated in the bone marrow.

Cardiac researchers have found treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs after heart surgery may lessen or prevent atrial fibrillation.

University researchers used questionnaires, physical examinations and laboratory tests to assess symptoms and disability levels.