Gotta know when to fold 'em: a scientific wager reveals details about how proteins fold
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Yale researchers Lynne Regan, Seema Dalal and Suganthi Balasubramanian were able to elucidate further on the properties governing the folding of proteins by responding to the challenge posted by University of Kentucky researchers. The challenge involved finding proteins whose similarity in structure was belied by their amino acid composition.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Hold the hormones?
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Hormone replacement therapy is an effective short term treatment for menopause-related disorders especially if coupled with disease prevention techniques. Long-term therapy, on the other hand, lowers the chances of heart diseases and osteoporosis for women.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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A plan for Panama; as the U.S. turns over the canal, Panama prerpares for visitors
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The US will officially turn the Panama Canal over to the country of Panama at the end of the 20th century. Panama hopes to create a form of environmentally oriented tourism in the country.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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