The next pest thing
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Issues discussed concern the use of genetically engineered biopesticides to control pests in Australia's cotton industry. Topics addressed include environmental concerns over the use of 'natural' poisons, how the toxin affects caterpillars, and the problems of resistance among pests.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Ghost in the machine
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Brisbane molecular biologist John Mattick revealed the involvement of introns as the main source of human individuality. Introns are non-coding DNA containing the instructions for assembling and operating the complex cellular machinery of higher organisms.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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Science friction
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A futuristic view regarding environment and food crops are given. It is stated that in the next 20 years gene technology will give genetically modified crops.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2003
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