Cell signaling news
Here we present recent news items specially selected from Nature, Nature Medicine and Nature Biotechnology.
August 2005
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Painkiller verdict shows mistrust of Merck
A court decision against the maker of Vioxx has set off a wave of legal action.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Dalai Lama gets go-ahead for meditation lecture
The Dalai Lama will speak at this year's annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience despite a petition calling for the lecture to be cancelled.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Embezzlement scandal rocks Korean universities
South Korean universities are to face increased scrutiny after two professors were charged in July with embezzling research funds.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Kansas to rule on copyright for lecture notes
Supreme Court to decide whether scientists' work – including lecture notes, books, curricula, websites and articles – are the property of universities by default.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Adult suicides linked to popular antidepressant
Paroxetine, an antidepressant that has been associated with increased suicide risk in children may pose the same danger to adults.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Alertness drug arouses fears about 'lifestyle' misuse
A drug developed to treat Alzheimer's which can also counter the effects of sleep deprivation sparks concerns over its misuse.
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Synthetic biologists face up to security issues
The security concerns raised by techniques that allow the creation of bacterial or viral genomes from scratch will be discussed at a synthetic-biology meeting in San Francisco this week.
Nature (18 August 2005)
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Survey questions safety of alternative medicine
A survey of British complementary and alternative medicine practitioners reveals that adverse reactions are not being properly monitored.
Nature (18 August 2005)
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WHO urges regional offices to stockpile flu drug for staff
The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for a stockpile of antiviral drugs large enough to treat up to a third of its staff.
Nature (18 August 2005)
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Index aims for fair ranking of scientists
A new measure of research achievement that depends on both the number and impact of a scientist's publications could aid funding and tenure decisions.
Nature (18 August 2005)
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Meeting (to move) up
Scientific conferences give new faculty members a chance to meet the leaders in their field and to give themselves some much-needed exposure.
Nature (18 August 2005)
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Scans provide picture of brain activity
Human study suggests functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can measure the activity of brain cells.
Nature (11 August 2005)
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Scientists attack Bush over intelligent design
Remarks by President Bush have put US scientists on the offensive against intelligent design being taught in schools.
Nature (11 August 2005)
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US biosecurity advisory board faces delicate balancing act
The new NIH-backed panel has to balance the freedom to pursue research with the risk of abuse by bioterrorists.
Nature Biotechnology (August 2005)
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Japan-China merger puts growth in East Asia first
A novel partnership between Japanese and Chinese firms reflects increasing economic ties between these two Asian giants.
Nature Biotechnology (August 2005)
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Senator boosts chances of stem-cell reform
Prospects for US stem-cell research brightened considerably last week when a key Republican senator backed the idea of loosening funding restrictions on the work.
Nature (4 August 2005)
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Bone cells linked to creation of fresh eggs in mammals
Hackles rise over claims on ovulation.
Nature (4 August 2005)
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Drugs could head off a flu pandemic - but only if we respond fast enough
Models show how spread of disease might be stopped.
Nature (4 August 2005)
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Scientists rail against Europe's absence in AIDS research
Europe's projects are fragmented and ineffective, researchers say.
Nature Medicine (August 2005)
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New York's AIDS 'superstrain' could be two mediocre strains
Tests will determine whether the much-hyped case was caused by a dual infection.
Nature Medicine (August 2005)
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Budget spats put European Research Council in jeopardy
Substantial cuts in the proposed agency's budget would limit its scope.
Nature Medicine (August 2005)
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Cholesterol drugs cut cancer risk, studies suggest
Epidemological evidence shows statins protect against breast and other cancers.
Nature Medicine (August 2005)
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News in brief
Student uncovers Einstein's long-lost manuscript
| Biologist takes control of science at NASA
| DNA history collection kept whole by Venter
| Avian flu vaccine 'feasible' in humans, trials show
| Pfizer pays top dollar for biotech firm
| Government dispute halts bird flu work at Chinese lab
| Small boost proposed for NIH budget
| Over objections, journal publishes bioterror paper
News Features
Scar prevention: The healing touch
Wound an embryo and it heals perfectly, with no scars. Can we teach adult wounds the same trick?
Nature (25 August 2005)
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Cell biology: The secret life of sperm
Far from being mere DNA delivery boys, it's now becoming clear that sperm also ship a complex cargo of RNA and proteins that may be crucial for an embryo's early development.
Nature (11 August 2005)
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Science after retirement age: Breaking the age barrier
Many scientists continue to run productive and innovative research programmes well beyond typical retirement age. But in many countries, tough retirement laws make staying in the lab a challenge.
Nature (11 August 2005)
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Singapore: An irresistible force
Singapore's impressive advances in biomedicine are driven by the energetic personality of Philip Yeo. David Cyranoski meets a man who just can't stand still.
Nature (11 August 2005)
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The zinc finger nuclease monopoly
A decade of sound science and aggressive deal making has given Sangamo Biosciences a stranglehold on zinc finger technologies. Now, academic labs that helped build Sangamo's empire want in on the action. Are the ingredients ripe for a revolt that could break the company's monopoly?
Nature (August 2005)
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Malaysian biotechnology: The valley of ghosts
While other Asian tigers are roaring ahead in biotechnology, Malaysia's BioValley is going nowhere fast. David Cyranoski asks what went wrong.
Nature (4 August 2005)
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Deity of disease
A small group of scientists argues that mitochondria are the silent cause of the body's decline into disease.
Nature Medicine (August 2005)
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