Life goes on without 'vital' DNA
IT'S not often that the audience at a scientific meeting gasps in amazement during a talk. But that's what happened recently when researchers revealed that they had deleted huge chunks of the genome of mice without it making any discernable difference to the animals. The result is ...Carnegie Mellon computational biologist Russell Schwartz receives prestigious CAREER award
...tion, as well as to prepare a more general biology audience to take advantage of available computational tools. CAREER awardees are selected on the basis of creative career-development plans that effectively integrate research and education within the context of their institution's mission....Researchers discuss revised Food Guide Pyramid and what it will mean for the food industry
...Food Expo. During the forum attended by over 140 audience members, a panel of experts discussed the latest i...utritional needs, Dr. Susan T. Borra cautioned the audience that food choices will need to be further tailored based on an individual's specific goals, disease ...APS/IUPS launch PHYSIOLOGY bimonthly
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...y of Houston will be presented to an international audience of top nanoscientists next week. B. Montgomery Pettitt, the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Houston, has been selected as one of the plenary speakers at the Pacific Rim Nanoscience Conferen...Environmental issues center of Inland Northwest Research Alliance 4th Annual Symposium
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