CONTENTS
September 2008
The Future of US Science Policy In politics, for every charismatic mover and shaker, there are several more
who wield their influence from behind the scenes. THE SCIENTIST STAFF profile four such
people who will likely have a major impact in the future funding and framework of research:
Egils Milbergs, John Porter, Lana Skirboll, and Ken Thorpe. Plus, predictions of how the next
US President will likely handle science policy. |
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 Biology's Gift to a Complex World As the father of genetic algorithms, JOHN HOLLAND created a computer algorithm that
mimicked evolution's selection and adaptation,
helping experts improve systems ranging from
fiber optic cables to cochlear implants to a process
to review microchip defects. Now at work
on a mathematical model of complex adaptive |
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EDITORIAL Science and Politics The call for a presidential science
debate went unheeded, but it was
worthwhile. COLUMNS My Favorite Fraud A paper I read more than 25 years ago taught me a lesson I'll never forget. OPINION Foundation-Led Drug Discovery Virtual biotechs target and develop translational research. Notebook The Agenda; T cells and tears; Judgment day; Whence this fish? Maggot sleuthing; Biotech in space? FOUNDATIONS First Actin-Binding Protein, circa 1975 PROFILES Thinking Big Marc Kirschner likes to expose
biology's essential processes, such as
how a simple microtubule can form
such a variety of structures. Lucky
for biology. Scientist to Watch: John Rawls Raising a new model system BIOBUSINESS: Chasing Challenges AstraZeneca's Karen Gotting-Smith
is using a newly-created position to
tackle some old problems. Life Science Industry Awards
2008 Scientists' picks of their top suppliers THE LITERATURE Hot paper: Canvassing Protein
ComplexesTwo yeast studies begin to identify protein
interactions on a genome-wide scale. Hot paper in Neuroscience: Choosy cortex Hot Paper In Microbiology: Mysterious resistance Hot Paper In Plant Genetics: Tomāto Tomäto LAB TOOLS Middling Measures Avoiding the pitfalls of medium-throughput
SNP detection. SNPs in the clinic; Wheat woes; Harness Old Faithful; Primer price crunch; CAREERS The Scientist as Politician So you want to change the world? It's easier than you think. |