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The English language, with its rich vocabulary and means of expression, has emerged as the lingua franca of scientific communication, prompting the thought that perhaps the term should be replaced with lingua anglica. Yet, that wouldn't be quite accurate, because many scientists claim that the true language of scientific meetings and manuscripts is "broken English." Latin, which provides considerable insight into scientific terminology, was a compulsory requirement for university studies in

Despite conference agreement, 2004 budgets for NIH and NSF face prolonged scrutiny

VaxGen's AIDSVAX vaccine, based on a recombinant gp120 coat protein, failed to prevent HIV infection or even slow the development of disease in its second phase III clinical trial, conducted in Thailand and reported this month.The results were even worse than those from the first trial in the United States and elsewhere, reported in February. Nevertheless, many important lessons for future HIV vaccines can be learned from the two studies, said José Esparza, coordinator of the World Health O

Leading scientists want to direct research toward the benefit of the Iraqi people

Agency's report recommends national security guidelines for select agents

As the EU decision on stem cells looms, Ireland is a microcosm of the debate

US NSB report warns that nation's labs shouldn't count on foreign-born researchers

UK's landmark trials misrepresented by industry and campaigners, Royal Society says.

'Metadisciplinary' research tops menu of biological and environmental grants

Parliamentary support for a report urging lots more cash

$3.7 billion creates network of university-based centers as well as 'preparedness' office

But the final decision rests with the Council of Ministers