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Hughston, Bassler identify molecule used by bacteria for communication

University scientists have identified a molecule that various species of bacteria use for communication ? a discovery that may lead to antibiotic drugs that are more powerful in fighting disease.A team of researchers led by Fred Hughson, assistant professor of molecular biology, found the genes and proteins needed to produce and receive the signals several years ago.But the actual signaling molecule had remained elusive for the past 10 years.Last spring, Hughson discovered the structure of this small molecule by using X-ray crystallography.The discovery was published in the journal Nature on Jan.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

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Crawford '68 appointed to oversee University's Annual Giving campaign

James E. Crawford III '68 has been named national chair of the University's Annual Giving ? a program that orchestrates yearly financial donations to the University.As chair of the organization, Crawford will head a committee of 40 volunteers that plans and oversees each year's fund-raising efforts.Crawford replaces former national chair Brian McDonald '83, who has been appointed the University's vice president for development.Crawford is a managing partner of Frontenac Company, a private equity investment firm in Chicago.After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University with a B.S.E.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

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Four-year college plan to offer upperclass housing alternative

The plan to institute a four-year college system has been mired in bureacratic conflict ever since it was first proposed by former University president Woodrow Wilson 1879.With the announcement of eBay CEO Meg Whitman '77's $30 million donation to create a sixth residential college, it is about to become a reality.The idea of a four-year college has elicited mixed reactions from undergraduate and graduate students.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

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Four students sent to Princeton Medical Center, four to McCosh in alcohol-related injuries during eating club initiations weekend

Eight students were transported for medical treatment Saturday night by Public Safety in alcohol-related incidents, but this winter's Bicker and sign-in session had fewer alcohol-related health incidents than previous years, University officials said.Four students were brought to McCosh Health Center and four to Princeton Medical Center from Prospect Avenue on Saturday night, Public Safety Lt.

NEWS | 02/10/2002

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Bipartisanship at the bottom of a bottle of beer

For many, the sacred tradition of the State of the Union address has very little to do with the grand history of college drinking games.Marc Melzer '02 and Howard Deutsch '02, however, showed that presidential eloquence can be perfectly compatible with student inebriation.Suffering through Intersession ostensibly devoted to their senior theses, Melzer and Deutsch took it upon themselves to add a little more humor and excitement to President George W.

NEWS | 02/07/2002

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Kelly '02 receives Gates Foundation scholarship

When Ann Kelly '02 opened her e-mail yesterday, she discovered she had been awarded Cambridge University's Gates Fellowship, a recently founded scholarship program similar to Oxford University's Rhodes.Throughout the fellowship's application process, which included essays, recommendation letters and a panel interview completed just last week, Kelly had been told final decisions would be made in late February.

NEWS | 02/06/2002

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Officials propose GS housing expansion

University officials will present a proposal to the Princeton Regional Planning Board to expand the Lawrence Apartments, a graduate-student housing development off Alexander Street, at the board's meeting today.Representatives from Springdale Golf Club will also attend and plan to present a related plan to build a new clubhouse.The University proposes to add approximately 175 housing units to the apartment development, said Thomas Wright '62, University vice president and secretary.

NEWS | 02/06/2002