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In This Issue:

A Real Turn-On
Activating a gene—and a new principle—works so well in ALS models, it’s time for a trial.

Awards Night Brings Unexpected Rewards
The 2004 Partners in Collaboration awards ceremony, kicking off the Center’s fourth annual symposium, was full of surprises.

RESEARCH UPDATE:

A Gene Disconnect
Two Packard studies are on track for silencing a familial ALS gene.

 

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Jeffrey D. Rothstein, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research.

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Special Features:

Vantage Point
With a push from new technology, we’re going to start rearranging the haystack so the needle becomes obvious.

On Center
Constellation Energy Classic: Way Above Par; Bruce's Favorite Shirt

Site Delight
Just as the big bookstores have a shelf of titles that staff recommend, we've assembled a list of Web sites we find especially useful.

A Friend Indeed
Down but Not Defeated

The Big Board
In the Aftermath

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