A personal perspective: an inventor details some frustrations, laughs in developing the "gene gun." (bombarding plant cells with transforming-DNA coated microprojectiles)

Article Abstract:

The development of a ballistic process in the introduction of foreign genes to plant cells received considerable ridicule for the first four years of its incipience. The inventor had to overcome much difficulty in finding funds to see the project to fruition. Although many did not give serious consideration to the project which started in 1983, the inventor applied for a patent, and by the end of the project in 1990, almost all of the ideas listed in the patent had been realized.

Personal narratives, Inventors, Plant genetic engineering

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Irving Kenneth Zola

Article Abstract:

Brandeis University professor Irving Kenneth Zola passed away last Dec. 1, 1994, at the age of 59 after suffering a heart attack. An innovative thinker and a distinguished member of the academe, Zola never forgot his Jewish working class roots. Zola dedicated the latter part of his life to both scholarly pursuits and the advocacy of disability rights and disability studies. His death is a profound loss.

Obituary, Officials and employees, Behavior, College teachers, College faculty, Personalities, Social medicine, Brandeis University, Zola, Irving Kenneth

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Death in the Forest

Article Abstract:

West Germany's treasured forests are falling prey to pollution. Some estimates say that one third of the forests are dying. The German people are very concerned.

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