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Gene Test Not Needed If Cancer Drug Given In Low Doses, Study Suggests
Investigators have shown that when the cancer drug irinotecan is given in low doses for multiple days, it eliminates the need to delay treatment to perform costly genetic testing that determines if the patient is at risk for serious treatment side effects, such as neutropenia. Toward Tracing The Source Of Anthrax In The 2001 Terrorism Attacks
New technology for analyzing water may have narrowed the possible source of anthrax used in the 2001 terrorist attacks to a handful of institutions, according to an article scheduled for the Dec. 4 issue of Chemical &Engineering News. Invasion Of New Beach Grass Could Weaken Shoreline Protection
An invasion of American beach grass is under way along the Oregon coast, threatening to change dune ecology and reduce the ability of dunes to protect roads, property and towns from coastal storms. Scientists have documented a slow but steady takeover by this beach grass, an invasive species. They found that protective "foredunes"covered by the new grass species are only about half as high as those created by the European species of grass that were formerly dominant. A New Turn-on For Genes: Scientists Find Structure Relevant To Cell Gr
Researchers discovered a special type of molecular structure that helps keep genes properly turned off until the structure is ejected from those genes in a regulated manner to help turn the genes on. The discovery by researchers at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute is relevant to normal cell growth and cancer. Why Do Humans And Primates Get More Stress-related Diseases Than Other
Why do humans and their primate cousins get more stress-related diseases than any other member of the animal kingdom? The answer, says Stanford University neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky, is that people, apes and monkeys are highly intelligent, social creatures with far too much spare time on their hands. The New Military?
This February 2005 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "Now"program reports on "American troop strength [which] is still close to the lowest levels since the beginning of the Cold War —the high for active duty Army personnel was reached in 1968 at 1,570,343. In December, 2004 that figure stood at 494,112."Features data on U.S. military personnel strength levels, and many related links. Jane Austen
Critical essay addressing the life and works of 19th-century English author Jane Austen. Includes a discussion of her early writings and of her mature works such as "Pride and Prejudice"and "Emma."Also includes a list of works by Austen, a bibliography, and links to related sites. From a professor at Brandeis University. The Federal Reserve Board: Testimony of Federal Reserve Board Official
Transcripts of testimony by Federal Reserve Board officials (Chairman Alan Greenspan and others) to the U.S. Congress, committees, and related groups. Topics include the economic outlook (such as changes in oil prices, interest rates, and housing prices), budget reforms, Social Security, and taxes. Includes transcripts back to 1996. Browsable by date. Virgin Birth: Shark Expert Comments On Parthenogenesis
A shark evolution expert discusses recent parthenogenesis findings in female sharks in captivity. The biologist said this mode of reproduction could have significant impact on small, isolated populations. Jan. 10, 1863: Take the Tube
The world's first subway service debuts in London, paving the way for today's Underground transport system, which carries roughly a billion Londoners each year. Compiled by Tony Long.
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