SUMC in the News (09/29/08)
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New way to control protein activity could lead to cancer therapies, Stanford study shows
Scientists here have found a way to quickly and reversibly fine-tune the activity of individual proteins in cells and living mammals, which could aid in the development of cancer therapies
Print media coverage
Chicago Daily Herald, 09/29/08
New study dispels some myths about running
This piece looks at four questionable claims about running and health. James Fries, emeritus professor of medicine, is quoted.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, 09/28/08
Why family and friends are a crucial part of cancer cure
Support groups can lead to better coping, improved moods, and reduced pain, depression and anxiety for cancer patients. The work of David Spiegel, the Jack, Samuel and Lulu Willson Professor in Medicine, is mentioned here.
Agence France Presse, 09/25/08
Tobacco giants paid millions to stars in Hollywood's 'Golden Age'
Researchers from Stanford and UCSF have used once-secret tobacco industry documents to trace marketing deals between Hollywood studios and the tobacco companies to the early days of movie making. Robert Jackler, professor and chair of otolaryngology and one of the authors on the study, is quoted in this article. The study is also mentioned on BBCNews.com and in the Jerusalem Post, Los Angeles Times, MedPageToday.com, Reuters and WebMD.com.
Internet/New media coverage
ABCNews.com, 09/29/08
Scientists discover narcolepsy gene
Researchers have discovered a genetic variant which increases a person's susceptibility to narcolepsy by 79 percent. Emmanuel Mignot, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and co-author of the study, provides comment in this article.
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