Amphibians on-line

Article Abstract:

The North American Amphibian Monitoring Project held its conference on the Internet from November 1996 to February 1997. The conference format enabled many participants to engage in discussions and peruse interesting reports. Most of the reports were centered on the higher incidence of malformed appendages in frogs.

Usage, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Internet, Amphibians, Scientific societies, Science organizations

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Whiteout: widespread coral bleaching, even in deep water, continues to perplex scientists

Article Abstract:

Researchers at Glover's Reef Marine Research Station, offshore Belize, have observed widespread coral bleaching but are unsure why it is happening. Coral bleaching occurs when coral expels the algae that typically live on the reef and provide its color.

Observations, Coral reef ecology, Coral reef ecosystems

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Transforming Hyde into Jekyll; researchers redesign thalidomide

Article Abstract:

Researchers are trying to redesign thalidomide to make it a powerful deterrent against such diseases as cancer and AIDS. They believe that the drug was not fully optimized when it was introduced in the 1950s, resulting in horrifying side effects.

Thalidomide

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