Kids climb Everest
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A study designed to investigate the breathing and sleeping patterns in children at high altitudes which would provide data on the short-term effects of high-altitude exposure in children with lung conditions is presented.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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The trouble with animal models
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The article discusses why the use of animal models in experiments are disadvantageous than human models. The use of animal models entails the risk of wrong conclusive data and incorrect statistical methods.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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Taking mentorship online
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The article provides information on how to receive guidance from mentors on the Internet, through the ten year old website, www.mentornet.net.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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