The race to map human life

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DNA research scientist James D. Watson believes his work on the human genome project in Washington DC was highly valuable, particularly as several disease-causing genes were identified. Watson was surprised by the research that demonstrated how humans and insects share fundamental developmental pathways. Watson did not approve of the gene sequence patenting activities of the National Insitutes of Health and so left the project. Watson's initial research into DNA was aided by the X-ray pictures taken by inorganic chemist Rosalind Franklin, with Watson believing she had the capability to develop the DNA research herself.

Research, Interview, Scientists, Chromosome mapping, Watson, James

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Hard-sell culture wins minds in Mexico

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Private university the Instituto Technico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Mexico, remodelled its courses and changed the institition's mission to focus on changing attitudes, values and skills to encourage students to promote democracy, improve competitiveness and create employment. Students cannot pass courses just by learning facts, but must also learn how to think critically. Students assess eachother and are taught to be more environmentally and socially aware. Most students are from wealthy families, although 26% have a scholarship or loan.

Management, Universities and colleges, Schools, Mexico, College administration

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Protein knowledge at a click

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The glossary group has been set up molecular biologists at Birkbeck College involved in the principles of protein structure course, which is an experiment in knowledge delivery via the World Wide Web. The Web was originally set up by physicists, however, its ability to distribute information, such as diagrams and DNA sequences has opened potential for biologists.

Information services, Molecular biology

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