Synopsis
HMS scientists tackle a variety of important questions, ranging from how your neurons work to which genes play a role in particular diseases. Our podcast gives you the scoop on some of this work, providing context and highlighting the latest trends in medical education and biomedical research.
Episodes
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![The Secrets of Aging]()
The Secrets of Aging
15/05/2008 Duration: 13minHMS associate professor of pathology David Sinclair is getting under the hood of the molecular machinery that drives longevity, and HMS assistant professor of medicine Anne Fabiny is preparing students for an aging population. In addition, an HMS lab discovers a new cell death process with links to cancer.
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The Science of Social Networks
07/02/2008 Duration: 13minHMS professor of medical sociology Nicholas Christakis examines how social networks affect our health, and an HMS student relies on social networking websites to rally the Kenyan diaspora. Plus, an HMS lab makes a startling discovery with implications for an emerging field called personalized medicine.
