Could medicines be made to measure?

Article Abstract:

The pharmaceuticals industry hopes to use the map of the human genome, which is 90% complete, to create drugs specifically for an individual's genetic make-up. However, there will be many significant obstacles to overcome, and this will mean that pharmaceuticals companies will have to start operating in very new ways.

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Drugs, Product development, Pharmaceutical industry

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The death song of the seas

Article Abstract:

There is growing evidence that underwater noise can have a negative impact on marine mammals such as whales and dolphins. Particular concern is being expressed about powerful military sonar transmissions, which are known to disrupt mammal communication systems.

Protection and preservation, Marine mammals

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A blind spot for female beauty

Article Abstract:

It is widely assumed that male animals are more attractive than female animals. The fact that many female animals are also brightly coloured has been overlooked. The reasons why this is the case are discussed.

World, Analysis, Animals, Color of animals, Animal coloration

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