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HHMI is proud to be a sponsor of NOVA scienceNOW, an innovative new science magazine series that encompasses a Web site and an educational outreach effort. HHMI joins NOVA in this new endeavor by providing these additional resources available at www.hhmi.org.

Upcoming Episode
Angiogenesis
July 30, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET Profile: Judah Folkman
Once scorned for his ideas about how cancer grows, the late Judah Folkman is now hailed as a visionary.

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON ANGIOGENESIS



PREVIOUS EPISODES
Stem Cells Breakthrough
July 23, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET
Three separate teams overcome a biomedical hurdle—creating stem cells without the use of human embryos.

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON STEM CELLS


Personal DNA Testing
July 2, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET
Genetic testing to assess risk factors for a handful of serious illnesses is now commercially available. But is it a good idea?

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON GENETIC TESTING


Of Mice and Memory
June 25, 2008 at 9 p.m. ET
Studies have shown that mice when placed in an enriched
environment can recover lost memories. Does this give hope for researchers studying Alzheimer's?

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON MEMORY

Ask the Expert
HHMI investigator Li-Huei Tsai at MIT answers questions
about memory. Question being collected via e-mail until June 26.
Visit:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0301/02-ask.html

LI-HUEI TSAI'S BIO AND RESEARCH ABSTRACT


Epigenetics
July 24, 2007 at 8 p.m. ET
Our diets and lifestyles can literally change the expression of our genes. Learn about the epigenome and the potential for new medical therapies.

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON EPIGENETICS


Sleep & Memory
July 10, 2007 at 8 p.m. ET
Find out why sleep is crucial for memory and learning.

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON SLEEP & MEMORY


Aging
January 9, 2007 at 8 p.m. ET
Could there really be a Fountain of Youth or are some people carriers of longevity genes?

HHMI'S RESOURCES ON AGING

Profile: Bonnie Bassler
HHMI investigator Bonnie Bassler discusses her research on how bacteria "talk."

BONNIE BASSLER'S BIO AND RESEARCH ABSTRACT


Pandemic Flu
January 10, 2006 at 8 p.m. ET
Is pandemic flu becoming a reality?

FLU AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE RESOURCES AT HHMI

Artificial Life
October 18, 2005 at 8 p.m. ET
Are scientists on the verge of making living things from little more than dust?

ARTIFICIAL LIFE RESOURCES AT HHMI

RNAi
July 26, 2005 at 8 p.m. ET
Learn why researchers around the world are buzzing about RNA interference and its great potential for revealing the function of genes.

RNAi RESOURCES AT HHMI

Stem Cell Research
April 19, 2005 at 8 p.m. ET
What are they, and how do we find a balance between hope for cures and respect for life?

STEM CELL RESEARCH RESOURCES AT HHMI
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