SUMC in the News (08/29/08)
Print media coverage
Los Angeles Times, 08/29/08
DNA profiles blocked from public access
The National Institutes of Health has blocked public access to databases of patient DNA profiles after learning of a study that found the genetic information may not be as anonymous as previously believed. Russ Altman, professor of bioengineering, genetics and of medicine, is quoted in this article.
Los Angeles Daily News, 08/29/08
Scientists succeed in cell switch
Scientists have transformed one type of cell into another in living mice - a big step toward the goal of growing replacement tissues to treat a variety of diseases. Mark Kay, the Dennis Farrey Family Professor in Pediatrics, provides comment in this Associated Press piece.
The Virginian Pilot (Norfolk, Va.), 08/29/08
Older runners are having the times of their lives
This article discusses the prevalence of older runners. A recent Stanford study that showed regular running slows the effects of aging is referenced.
Internet/New media coverage
AHealthyMe.com, 08/28/08
Stress and the immune system
This article discusses the effects of stress on the immune system. The work of Robert Sapolsky, the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor, and David Spiegel, the Jack, Samuel and Lulu Willson Professor in Medicine, is referenced here.
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