To David Altshuler, the recent discovery of a genetic mutation that protects against type 2 diabetes offers hope in fighting more than just diabetes.
It also illustrates how using the tools of genetics to hunt for “broken genes” can aid drug discovery, a process that itself is broken, Altshuler said, with new finds scarce despite billions spent on research.
"Humanity is on the threshold of being able to detect signs of alien life on other worlds. By studying exoplanet atmospheres, we can look for gases like oxygen and methane that only coexist if replenished by life. But those gases come from simple life forms like microbes. What about advanced civilizations? Would they leave any detectable signs?"
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The American Society of Hematology Honors Geraldine P. Schechter, MD, and Timothy Springer, PhD, with 2014 Henry M. Stratton Medal
Published on: July 22, 2014
(WASHINGTON, July 22, 2014) – The American Society of Hematology (ASH) today announced that it will recognize Geraldine P. Schechter, MD, of the Washington Veterans Affairs Medical Center and George Washington University, and Timothy Springer, PhD, of Harvard Medical School,...
