A Sampling of Clips for 
April 22, 2005

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Genes May Point to Aggressive Breast Cancers
Forbes, April 22-UCSD researchers say they're working on a promising gene-based method of identifying whether breast cancer has spread beyond the breast. (Quote by David Tarin, a researcher at UCSD.) More

Same article appeared in:
Atlantic Journal Constitution, April 22

Who's Your Doggy?
National Geographic, May 2005-More than a leash connects some people to their canines. Research conducted at UCSD provides evidence for a bit of folk wisdom: Pet dogs do often resemble their owners. More

College Students Drink More than They Think
About.com, April 22-Previous research has shown that college students tend to put too much alcohol into what is considered a "drink," likely leading to inaccuracies in self-reported consumption, which is a mainstay of surveys on college drinking. (Refers to research by Susan Tapert, an assistant professor of psychiatry at UCSD.) More

Human Cells Filmed Instantly Messaging for First Time
Innovations Report, April 22-Researchers at UCSD and UC Irvine have captured on video for the first time chemical signals that traverse human cells in response to tiny mechanical jabs, like waves spreading from pebbles tossed into a pond. More

Similar article appeared in:
News-Medical.net, April 21

Questions Answered
San Diego Union-Tribune, April 20-Q & A column by Sherry Seethaler, a UCSD science writer and educator who answers science questions submitted by San Diego Union-Tribune readers. More