Database of molecular probes set to boost chemical genetics

Article Abstract:

The US National Cancer Institute is drawing up plans for a 'ChemBank' open-access database that would connect proteins to their role in cells and indicate their impact on entire organisms. The first stage in this plan will be the creation later in 2001 of dedicated 'molecular targeting laboratories.'

Information services, Molecular biology, United States. National Cancer Institute

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More culls planned as Britain wrestles with foot-and-mouth

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the tactics being used by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease among farm animals in the United Kingdom.

Management, Agricultural policy, Communicable diseases in animals, Communicable animal diseases, Foot-and-mouth disease, Foot and mouth disease, United Kingdom. Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Review blames BSE outbreak on calf feed

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the early origins of bovine spongiform encephalopathy in Britain are discussed. In particular the use of meat and bone meal in calf feed is investigated.

Research, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy

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