Deep-sea debate pits Alvin against Jason

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Some marine scientists believe that remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) are the technology of the future, but others contend ROVs can never replace manned submersibles. The debate over the merits of Alvin and Jason illustrates the controversy.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Oceanographic research, Remote submersibles, Oceanographic submersibles, Alvin (Submergence research vehicle), Jason Jr. (Submergence research vehicle)

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Innovative techniques on display at Boston Meeting

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Steve Block et al used optical tweezers to measure the movement of the motor molecule kinesin within a cell, and Genentech developed a genetic engineering technique to induce almost any body cell to produce insulin from proinsulin.

Commercial physical research, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Innovations, Biochemistry, Genetic engineering, Genentech Inc., Kinesin, Lasers, GNE, Lasers in biochemistry, Proinsulin

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A stimulating new approach to cancer treatment

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New gene therapy research done on mice is creating optimism in immunologists who believe that cancer cells may one day be identified and eradicated by the human body. Antigen and T cell research on surface molecules is described.

Physiological aspects, Cancer, Immunotherapy

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