Skepticism surrounds triple Nobel winners

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This article discusses three neuroscientists, Arvid Carlsson, Paul Greengard, and Eric Kandel, who jointly received the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine. The author maintains that many in the science community feel the scientists' research on neuronal signaling was too broad to receive the award, claiming that in the past scientists were recognized for very specific breakthroughs.

Physiological aspects, Achievements and awards, 2000 AD, Scientists, Neurobiology, Neurons, Nobel prizes

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Angiogenesis team sued by pharmaceutical company

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Issues discussed concern a fraudulent patent suit brought against Children's Hospital, EntreMed Inc. and three Harvard University bioscientists by Illinois pharmaceutical company Abbott Laboratories. At issues is the ownership of an anti-angiogenic agent used to treat angiogenic diseases.

Cases, Pharmaceutical industry, Neovascularization, Patents, Harvard University, Abbott Laboratories Inc. (Abbott Park, Illinois), EntreMed Inc., ABT, ENMD

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Congress debates stem cell research

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This article discusses the debate over stem cell research, as presented to a subcommittee in the United States Congress. Issues concern the moral dilemma of government funding stem cell research using embryoes and the potential benefits of such research.

Science and technology policy, Ethical aspects, Medical research, United States. Congress, Stem cells, Legislative bodies, Legislative committees

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