Among today's rapidly growing fields of biological study are those focusing on neurotransmitters, hormones, and various immunological and pharmacological agents. Central in many of these investigations is the analysis of biologically active peptides--chains of amino acids ranging from as few as two to more than 50 acids. Since these peptides can't be derived naturally in sufficient quantities--indeed, some cannot be naturally deriv

Whistle-Blower's Legal Victory Seen As Supporting Industry Scientists Who Criticize Their Employers Author: FRANKLIN HOKE, pp.1 Date: August 22,1994 Mobil Oil toxicologist who was fired after he voiced concerns about safety standards is awarded $3.5 million An industry toxicologist's legal victory over his former employer may reflect an inclination on the part of the courts to extend greater protections to whistle-blowers who ra

Among today's rapidly growing fields of biological study are those focusing on neurotransmitters, hormones, and various immunological and pharmacological agents. Central in many of these investigations is the analysis of biologically active peptides--chains of amino acids ranging from as few as two to more than 50 acids. Since these peptides can't be derived naturally in sufficient quantities--indeed, some cannot be naturally deriv

Meeting On Science Conduct Seen As A Noble Attempt That Fell Short Author: Franklin Hoke, pp.1 Attendees praise conveners' good intentions but say the gathering lacked substance Participants are praising last month's "Convocation on Scientific Conduct" and the meeting's hosts, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) president Bruce Alberts and Institute of Medicine (IOM) head Kenneth Shine, for placing research ethics firmly on their

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SUPPLIERS OF SPECIAL-USE SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE The following companies, as discussed in the accompanying story, offer special-use software for scientists. For product information, please use the reader service card inserted in this issue or fax requests directly to THE SCIENTIST, (215)387-1542. Avian Systems Inc. 1275 15th St., 15G Fort Lee, N.J. 07024-1929 Circle No. 150 on Reader Service Card Control Systems Engineering 334 Pleas

Meeting On Science Conduct Seen As A Noble Attempt That Fell Short Author: Franklin Hoke, pp.1 Attendees praise conveners' good intentions but say the gathering lacked substance Participants are praising last month's "Convocation on Scientific Conduct" and the meeting's hosts, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) president Bruce Alberts and Institute of Medicine (IOM) head Kenneth Shine, for placing research ethics firmly on their

Critics Charge Author: FRANKLIN HOKE, pp.1 Date: July 11,1994 Disputing what they see as unproductive preoccupation with HIV-specific studies, they step up campaign for a `wider window' of research Progress in AIDS research has faltered in the United States since the mid-1980s, according to some scientists, owing to a premature narrowing of the research focus by the scientific and administrative leadership of the National Inst

Critics Charge Author: FRANKLIN HOKE, pp.1 Date: July 11,1994 Disputing what they see as unproductive preoccupation with HIV-specific studies, they step up campaign for a `wider window' of research Progress in AIDS research has faltered in the United States since the mid-1980s, according to some scientists, owing to a premature narrowing of the research focus by the scientific and administrative leadership of the National Inst

Making The Online Connection With Bibliographic-Database Software Researchers increasingly are discovering the virtues of personal bibliographic-database software pack- ages-- programs that can help them cut long, tedious hours from the process of preparing the often-extensive bibliographies accompanying their scientific manuscripts. The following companies produce online and CD-ROM bibliographic- reference databases or software p

Between The Traditionally Contentious Professions Author: FRANKLIN HOKE, pp.1 Date: June 27,1994 Cooperative efforts seek to develop bases for agreement and a vocabulary to be shared by two influential cultures Editor's Note: This second part of a two-part series looks at several ongoing efforts aimed at establishing better communication between the scientific and legal professions. With court cases increasingly relying on s

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