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Science
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In Society
Michael Sugarman
What is the H5N1 avian (bird) flu?
Avian influenzas are a group of viruses that preferentially and primarily infect birds. One particular strain of avian flu, the H5N1 virus (this nomenclature is explained below), has been rap...
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Science
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In Society
From Cloning Animals to Cloned Human Organs: The Social and Economic Benefits in Light of the Ethical Considerations
Shadi Farhangrazi
This past summer, audiences in movie theaters watched “The Island”, a fictional tale of a future world with clon...
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Science
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In Society
Devastated: the aftermath of Katrina
Shadi Farhangrazi
At Biotrends, we believe in discussing social issues with relevance to science. We have all felt the effects of Hurricane Katrina—if not directly then in empathy and frustration. We recognize this...
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The Street
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The Street
A recent report by the Kauffman Foundation highlights the “substantially higher rates of entrepreneurship among immigrants as compared to U.S.-born individuals.”
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The Street
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The Street
Last week, Californians went to the polls and voted down two competing propositions: Propositions 78 and 79.
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Our Planet
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The Environment
For many years, different groups including politicians, engineers, environmentalists and people living on coastal lands of the Gulf Coast have talked about the potential impact a major hurricane could have. The Louisiana 's disappearing coastal wetlands, ...
