The satisfaction of delayed gratification
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In 1988 chemist Gertrude Belle Elion received the Nobel Prize for her contributions to the study of nucleic acid metabolism. Elion's research brought about new drugs for treating a variety of diseases and conditions.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1991
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Still negotiating
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Too many issues are involved in UNCED. The Rio Declaration, which deals with the ethical aspects of earth and humanity, is the only document completed by the Preparatory Committees for the Earth Summit.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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The estrogen factor
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Research at Columbia University indicates that estrogen may play a role in treating Alzheimer's disease. Estrogen and nerve growth factor may act in a synergistic manner to keep nerve cells alive.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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