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Marrying up lost chemistry and chemists
British-born Dick Lewin Wife followed a traditional educational path, receiving his chemistry first degree from the University of Leeds in 1969 and staying on to do an organic PhD with David W. Jones. Research fellowships then took him to London, New York, and finally California, after which he returned to a job in the UK [...] Cancer Vaccines: A Two-pronged Attack?
The latest findings in cancer vaccine development suggest that cancer vaccines may have two modes of action; specific immunization and non-specific activation of immune cells paralyzed by the tumor. Richard Hammond explodes (microwave ovens) again
Probably a really, really good idea to take Brainiacs presenter Richard Hammond’s advice NOT TO TRY THIS AT HOME. The Brainiacs team set up two microwave ovens and stuffed in all the stuff they’d already tested in microwave ovens on previous shows (as a serious experiment so that you don’t have to do it at [...] Small Molecules May Explain Psoriasis
MicroRNA, small RNA molecules, may play an important role in the development of inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic eczema. The American Evolution: A History Through Art
Companion to a 2008 exhibition of "objects in a wide range of media dating from the colonial era to the present ... [that] focused on five overarching themes that have shaped American culture: Money, Land, Politics, Cultural Exchange, and The Modern World."Features introductory essays and selected images (some with audio commentary). "Press Resources"include a checklist, exhibition walk-through, and related material. From the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Scientists Solve Mystery About Why HIV Patients Are More Susceptible T
Scientists took an important first-step toward the development of new treatments to help people with HIV battle Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. HIV interferes with the cellular and molecular mechanisms used by the lungs to fight TB infection. Inhalation Of Golf Course Pesticides In Northeast Poses 'Minimal' Heal
When golfers in the northeastern United States dream of returning to those greens and fairways next spring, they can have some reassurance that inhaling pesticides applied to the turf does not pose a serious human health threat, a new study suggests. Cornell University's Douglas A. Haith and Rebecca R. Murphy report results of the first systematic study of inhalation health risk for 15 pesticides typically applied to golf courses in the northeast. Gadget Lab: Vacuum Therapy
A transparent cyclone vacuum for those who like to watch, a wicked LCD screen for those who need crazy visuals, and a robosaur who needs something to kick around, all in this week's Gadget Lab. Science in the movies, and movie coupons
Some time ago, I wrote a feature for the now-defunct HMSBeagle on BioMedNet.com on the subject of science in the movies. I interviewed various scientists and people in the movie industryabout the role of experts in advising on plot lines and details. It was quite a departure from the usual research reporting and was part of my once-monthly Adapt or Die column for the webzine. Sadly missed, for a short time by many life scientists. One thing that strikes me repeatedly is the lack of chemistry in the movies, other than the chemistry of weapons of mass destruction, of course. Carl Djerassi attempted to bring chemistry to the fore in his Nobel play, Oxygen, but that was a one-off and was in a sense a test-bed for his ethical and moral debates which he embeds in many of his science infiction scripts. Andrew Sun discusses the issues surrounding science fiction in his all-new Nature Networks Blog. Anyway, as you may have guessed, it is the weekend, so it is time to choose a movie, but before you do, grab one of our movie coupons. The Sciencebase couponssection helps support the site during the rest of the week, please visit generously. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community...
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