A Sampling of Clips for 
January 08 - 10, 2002
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Protein may play part in wrinkles, disease
United Press International, Jan. 9 -- Two studies may implicate a protein in the sagging skin and twisted arteries that characterize aging and in such chronic lung diseases as emphysema. (UCSD's Dr. Kenneth Chien and Dr. Tomoyuki Nakamura are quoted on their study).

Mental Blocked; Parents and researchers at odds over treatment
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 9, Lifestyle Pg. F-1 --Article quotes speakers at recent Autism Society of America's annual conference, featuring Laura Schreibman, professor of psychology and director of UCSD's Autism Research Laboratory.

Mental Blocked; With rates rising, researchers race to find the cause of autism and better treatment
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 9, Lifestyle Pg. F-1 -- Progress in the treatment of autism. (UCSD neuroscientist Eric Courchesne and UCSD's Autism Research Laboratory director Laura Schreibman give insight to their findings).

Sociologist links date, death
San Diego Union-Tribune, Jan. 7 -- UCSD sociologist David Phillips found that of all heart failure deaths recorded, people identified as Chinese or Japanese were 13 percent more likely to die on the fourth than on any other date.

The Power of the Delete Key
Los Angeles Times, Jan. 9 - Op-Ed piece discusses the Interior Department's antiquated information technology, citing a myriad of problems in its ability to appropriately administer access to various levels of public information. (Quotes UCSD librarian Jim Jacobs).