How the parasite gets its food

Article Abstract:

Kasturi Haldar et al found that a chemical called PPMP disrupts the malaria parasite's formation of tubules in the red blood cell and keeps its from importing nutrients. Rather than slowly starving the parasite, they think it can be killed by designing a drug that will get through the blocked pathway.

Research, Cell membranes, Microtubules, Parasites

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Galileo gazes at Jupiter and its moons

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Galileo relayed images of Jupiter and its moon Europa, after an earlier flyby of another moon, Ganymede. Near-infrared measurements of cloud heights suggest thunderstorms on the giant planet. A cracked and refrozen ice cap on Europa may indicate the first known water ocean outside of earth.

Observations, Discovery and exploration, Europa (Satellite), Jupiter (Planet), Satellites, Jovian satellites, Galileo Project (Space probe)

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The calculus of school reform

Article Abstract:

American student learning in math and science shows no significant improvement despite national efforts dating back to 1989. Many educators find the standards to be too diverse and lacking in coherence. Others believe they lack the training required to implement them effectively.

Standards, Measurement, Academic achievement, Sciences education, Science education

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