HeLa genome offers clues to cells’ cancerous nature
“Genetic sequence published along with agreement to protect family’s privacy”
Cristy Gelling, sciencenews.org — August 7, 2013
Membrane Composition Linked to Insulin Resistance
“Newly discovered small molecule boosts insulin signaling”
Charles Sdhmidt, Harvard Medical News — August 13, 2013
Vaccine works on hard-to-treat leukemia
“Novel treatment boosted selective immune attack on leukemia cells in post-transplant patients”
Richard Saltus, Dana Farber Cancer Institute Communications — August 6, 2013
Astrophysics
Long the stuff of fantasy, wormholes may be coming soon to a telescope near you
Tom Siegfried, sciencenews.org — August 5, 2013
Education
Reading, Writing, ‘Rithmetic . . . and Respect?
Emotional literacy linked to efficient learning
Science Friday video — August 5, 2013
Technology
Seeing depth through a single lens
“3-D image created using just two frames from a stationary camera or microscope”
Caroline Perry, Harvard SEAS Communications — August 5, 2013
Mostly life science 