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February 22, 2010 4:41 PM
Genetics and ethics
A rabbi, a theologian, and a geneticist walk into a conference room...it's not the start of a joke, but rather the start of yesterday's session on Genetics and Ethics, at which the session's speakers really tried to reach beyond their...
February 22, 2010 3:17 PM
DNA repair mechanisms to the rescue
Each cell in your body suffers 10,000 to 100,000 DNA lesions per day. But repair systems in your cells are hard at work eliminating this damage. One of the most troublesome kinds of DNA damage a cell can suffer is...
February 20, 2010 8:28 PM
The tale of telomerase
Carol Greider delivered a fascinating plenary lecture last night - the tale of telomerase is so thought-provoking! Telomeres are the protective ends of a chromosome - I've heard them described as a bit like the plastic piece on the end of...
February 20, 2010 6:41 PM
Genome sequencing and beyond
At an afternoon session titled "Genome Analyses and Sequencing to Advance Drug Discovery and Treatment" researchers discussed how they are use sequencing tools to reveal new mutations that may underlie cancer. Dr. Rick Wilson of Washington University described whole genome...
February 20, 2010 1:26 PM
Lost in translational research
After a small break, I was back for more translational research! The second session I attended called "Evaluating and Funding Translational Research" addressed many of the same themes as the preceding talk. The session's organizer, Maria Vassileva of the NIH,...
February 19, 2010 7:27 PM
On the road to personalized medicine
After a quick morning coffee, time to dive into the world of translational research with a seminar titled on "The Road to Personalized Medicine." Unfortunately, the first speaker for this meeting was unable to come to make it, so Dennis...
February 19, 2010 1:18 PM
Welcome to not-so-sunny San Diego
Today's weather is perfect for a day full of science talks: warm enough for a comfortable walk from the hotel to the conference center, but overcast, making spending the day in conference halls somewhat appealing. I just got out of...
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home of the 2010 Science / AAAS blogging contest.
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home of the 2010 Science / AAAS blogging contest.
The contest is now closed, but you can see details and participate next year!
For coverage of the meeting by Science staff, see our AAAS 2010 news page.
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Haley Bridger is an East Coast science writer and a West Coast blogger.
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