Shrinking to enormity: DNA microarrays are reshaping basic biology -- but scientists fear they may soon drown in the data

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DNA microarrays are microprocessor chips that contain thousands of encoded DNA probes. The technology, pioneered by Affymetrix in Silicon Valley, has the promise of increasing genetic research productivity dramatically. Many competing companies, including Motorola and Hitachi, have formed alliances to develop competing technology. The present status and usefulness of the devices is examined, and forecasts for future developments are presented.

Product development, DNA probes, Affymetrix Inc., AFFX, DNA sequencers, Hughes, Timothy R., Marton, Matthew J., Rosetta Inpharmatics Inc.

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Extreme science: locked in an Arctic ice floe, a ship full of scientists drifts for a year

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Scientists aboard ice station Sheba have locked themselves in an arctic ice floe for one year with aims of producing tangible scientific research results. The research aims to produce data that will improve predictive capabilities of current atmospheric models.

Usage, Atmospheric chemistry, Arctic, Oceanographic research ships, Des Groseilliers (Ship)

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Beyond physics: renowned scientists contemplate the evidence for God

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Scientists continue to uncover evidence on the existence of God but some scientists are still skeptical on evidence and man's knowledge may be approaching a level when knowledge should be divided between religion and science.

Analysis, Column, Religious aspects, Religion and science, Astrophysics, God, Attributes of God

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