Toronto's science jewel
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Issues concerning the scientific productivity of the Amgen Institute of Toronto, Canada, are discussed. Particular attention is given to the influential scientific activities carried out by the institute's founder Tak Wah Mak.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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A silence that speaks volumes
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Post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS) is a key new area in biology. PTGS silences genes at different stages in an organism's embryonic growth, and should therefore assist in identifying the complexities of development.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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A chemistry set for life
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Issues are presented concerning the development of molecules which can be used to selectively disrupt the function of individual genes. The contribution which can be made by chemists to genetics is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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