Life, death and the immune system
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Past and present advances in immunological research have the potential to eliminate or prevent numerous diseases. Vaccine distribution to the third world has vastly reduced epidemics there. The molecular and cellular interactions of antibodies to antigens in the immune system is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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Watching the death of a star
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Planetary nebulae are the oldest stars in the universe. Descriptions of several nebulae and the processes the stars experience as they age are presented.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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vessels of death or life
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First generation drug trials to treat disorders from cancer to heart disease are in the final stages of human testing.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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