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Bebe Moore Campbell
Biography of author and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006), who wrote about race relations and racial inequality, relationships and family, mental health, and other topics. Includes a bibliography and overviews of some of her books, such as "Sweet Summer"and "Your Blues Ain't Like Mine."From Voices From the Gaps: Women Artists and Writers of Color, a project of the University of Minnesota Department of English. Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center
This is a "national clearinghouse for persons seeking the fates of loved ones missing since the Holocaust and its aftermath. ... [They] assist U.S. residents searching for proof of internment, forced/slave labor, or evacuation from former Soviet territories on themselves or family members. This documentation may be required for reparations."The site describes the tracing process, reunion stories, restitution information, and more. These services, from the American Red Cross, are confidential and free of charge. New GM Mosquito Sexing Technique Is Step Towards Malaria Control, Repo
Scientists have genetically modified male mosquitoes to express a glowing protein in their gonads, in an advance that allows them to separate the different sexes quickly.
UCR Chemist Part Of Team Identifying New Areas Of Gene Regulation
Researcher Kangling Zhang at the University of California, Riverside is part of a team that has discovered a new way that yeast governs genetic expression and repression, a finding that could be repeated in cells of other organisms. Canadian Association for Music Therapy/Association de Musicothérapie d
This site provides basic information about music therapy, "the skillful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain, and restore mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health,"and its practice in Canada. It features a brief history of music therapy, and descriptions of methods used and potential benefits. Also includes a code of ethics, conference papers, and career information. Some material also available in French. Lyme Disease Receptor Identified In Tick Guts
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have identified a Lyme disease receptor called TROSPA that is used by disease agents to invade ticks. British Library Images Online
The British Library is the United Kingdom's national library and one of the largest libraries in the world. The site provides "thousands of the greatest images from the British Library's collections, which include manuscripts, rare books and maps spanning almost 3000 years with material from every continent."Searchable, or browse by subject or title. Images are available for purchase. Scientists Isolate Chemical In Curry That May Help Immune System Clear
Researchers isolated bisdemethoxycurcumin, the active ingredient of curcuminoids -- a natural substance found in turmeric root -- that may help boost the immune system in clearing amyloid beta, a peptide that forms the plaques found in Alzheimer's disease. Space Tech Onboard Transatlantic Racer
European space technology will boost the performance of at least one boatduring this year's Transat Jacques Vabre international sailing contest. The race starts on Saturday from Le Havre in France, and ends in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. Prototype Just-in-time Medical Device Enables Untrained Bystanders To
Human factors/ergonomics researchers at the University of Utah have created a prototype device that could make it possible for anyone -- even those with no emergency medical training -- to perform life-saving actions for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
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