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  Rare Genetic Disorder Gives Clues to Autism, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation
Research into a rare genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex supports recent thinking that autism, epilepsy, and mental retardation may stem from structural abnormalities in neurons that lead to excess brain connections. Associate professor Mustafa Sahin (left), professor Xi He (right), and colleagues at Children’s Hospital Boston also found that normal neuronal structure can potentially be restored. Additional topics at Children's health
 Latest HMS Podcast: Your Genome, Your Future
In the sixth episode of the Harvard Medical Labcast, professor David Altshuler (left) discusses the relationship between human genetic variation and disease. Also, professor George Church explains the complexities of the Personal Genome Project. Additional topics at Genetics
 Liver Clock Balances Blood Sugar
Following the discovery of functional clocks that keep time in peripheral tissue cells, professor Charles Weitz and colleagues have found the liver clock triggers the release of stored glucose when animals are resting, preventing hypoglycemia.
Additional topics at Diabetes
HMS Researchers Named 2008 NIH Award Recipients
The National Institutes of Health has announced the 2008 recipients of both the
Director's Pioneer and the New Innovator awards. Among the 47 awardees,
five are Harvard Medical School faculty.
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