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Article Abstract:

Jena's Central Institute for Microbiology and Experimental Therapy could become a major European center for biomolecular engineering and evolutionary biotechnology. Reunification in Germany has presented the institute with a unique set of problems, which could threaten its success.

Buildings and facilities, Jena, Germany, Biotechnology laboratories

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Reunification: scientists in the East count the costs

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East German scientists had hoped reunification would mean an end to the lack of funds and outdated equipment, but many have found their jobs gone or taken by westerners or their labs closed. The cost of reunification has hurt German science as a whole.

Finance, Cover Story, Employment, Scientists

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Germany warily maps genome project

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German scientists persuaded the government to delay the announcement of an eight-year, $285 million human genome mapping program. Differences about the structure and emphasis of the project are expected to be resolved by Jul 1995.

Human genetics, Chromosome mapping

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