Genomics luminary weighs in on US faith debate

Article Abstract:

Francis Collins, a prominent US scientist, sets out his case for combining a strong-religious faith with an eagerness for the scientific method in his book 'The Language of God'. The view he has expressed in the book has evoked mixed reactions from the scientific community.

Authorship, Collins, Francis S., The Language of God (Book)

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Mad cow's standing puts downer on testing strategy

Article Abstract:

Agricultural secretary gave wrong information to the public about the mad cow that had been targeted for testing because it was a 'downer'. The agricultural department would investigate the allegations whether the mad cow was actually a downer.

Product information, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Management, Forecasts and trends, Testing, Market trend/market analysis, Bovine spongiform encephalopathy, United States. Department of Agriculture, Company business management

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Treasure island: Pinning down a model ecosystem

Article Abstract:

Ecologists are planning to launch the Moorea Biocode Project that aims to turn the tiny island of Moorea into a model organism for tropical ecology. The genetic data collected from all life on Moorea might help in understanding biodiversity.

Science & research, Research, Environmental aspects, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Population genetics, Moorea

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