Articles by: Geisel Communications

Genetic Loop Keeps Cellular Clocks on Time

The Columbia Chronicle – The human body’s circadian rhythm, synced with the 24 hour day, regulates almost every physiological process. New research has illuminated the interaction between four genes that control this circadian clockwork within each of the body’s trillions of cells. Geisel professor of genetics Jay Dunlap is quoted.

Couple Aims to Educate Others About Alzheimer’s Disease

The Keene Sentinel – A story on Charles Collier, former senior philanthropic adviser at Harvard University, and his partner, Susan Stover’s work in Alzheimer’s Disease education. Stephen Bartels, professor of psychiatry and director at the Dartmouth Center for Health and Aging, comments on the links between cardiovascular health, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, and discusses his work with patients in efforts to destigmatize the illness.

Dartmouth Faculty, Alumni Discuss Advances in Disease Treatments

Valley News – As part of Geisel’s alumni reunion, faculty and alumni will discuss recent advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic and life-threatening diseases in a free medical education session on September 19 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. The event will highlight current contributions by faculty and alumni to research on cancer, diabetes, and tuberculosis.