Fifty years with interferons
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Research work related to interferon that could inhibit intracellular bacteria and tumorigenesis showed that it has several applications beyond virus inhibition such as treating Hepatitis C, and recombinant IFN-[beta] for treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. The discovery of a family of interferon transcription factors in 1988 launched a long chain of research some of which were found to deal with innate and adaptive immune responses as well as with type I interferon gene activation.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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Expanding evolutionary history
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The discovery of variety of fossils from Panama Canal excavation, which could provide geologist and paleontologist insight into evolutionary history of species dating back to 20 million years old, is reported.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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A biologist realtor
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The article discusses the life and work of biologist Don King who turned into a real estate agent with eco-friendly concepts.
Publication Name: The Scientist
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0890-3670
Year: 2007
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