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** Protein images update natural history

Article Abstract:

Three-D structural models of complex molecules, made possible by modern recombinant DNA techniques and powerful software, have revolutionized molecular biology. Visualization of the structure of a protein facilitates understanding of molecular mechanisms and often leads to instant insights.

Author: Hall, Stephen S.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1995
Models, Innovations, Molecular structure, X-ray crystallography, Protein research

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IL-12 at the crossroads

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A key immune-response cytokine, Interleukin-12, has shown promise for fighting various Third World infectious diseases, but it will probably be developed first for more lucrative markets. Its potential uses for cancer and in both therapies and vaccines for infectious diseases are discussed.

Author: Hall, Stephen S.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1995
Drug therapy, Communicable diseases, Vaccines, Interleukins, Cellular immunity

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Old school ties: Watson, Crick, and 40 years of DNA

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Some 130 scientists met at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories in Mar 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the structure of DNA. James Watson's and Francis Crick's anecdotes about the discovery were the highlights of the meeting.

Author: Hall, Stephen S.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1993
Conferences, meetings and seminars, Biography, DNA, Speeches, lectures and essays, Watson, James D., Crick, Francis, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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