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Taking on Infectious Disease
Vaccines may be one of the most important achievements in medical science- and, given the threat of new and re-emerging infectious diseases, they are more important than ever.
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The aging brain
How do we protect our brain from the damage that occurs in normal aging and in such disorders as Alzheimer's?
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Keeping it in the family
A father and son team up to help solve a medical puzzle.
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Cancer, aging, and immortality
Dealing with immortal cells is all in a day's work for Dr. Karl Riabowol. Unfortunately, immortal cells usually point to cancer.
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Voices from the community
Dr. Dennis Slamon's breast-cancer research has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of women.
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At the ForeFront
Dr. Tara Lysechko helps develop hepatitis vaccines as part of a unique program encouraging academic scientists to work in industry.
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Cool tools
Take a look at some of the equipment used by AHFMR researchers.
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Researchers in the making
An AHFMR student looks for ways to disable a stubborn form of hepatitis B.
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Following Up
Check in with a researcher who has been investigating complementary therapies, quality of life, and cancer care.
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Responding to the reader
Nutrition researchers respond to a reader's question about blood-sugar levels
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