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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology reacts to stem-cell ruling
( American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ) The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology expressed its disapproval and disappointment this week in response to the Aug. 23 court ruling that temporarily bars federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:38:57 -0700

Biology groups partner to advance science education policy
( American Institute of Biological Sciences ) The American Institute of Biological Sciences and the National Association of Biology Teachers are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that will help advance the science and education policy interests of the biological sciences community. Through the arrangement, NABT members will be able to access and utilize a suite of AIBS public ...

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:05:10 -0700

You say, 'bio-math,' I say, 'math-bio': Crossing science education divide
( American Society for Cell Biology ) The old joke is a joke no more. In a special September issue of the ASCB's online journal, CBE-Life Sciences Education, the adage that biology is for science students who don't do math is laid to rest forever. "Bio-math" or "math-bio" is the future for students of both disciplines, say the contributors of seven essays and 17 research articles on new ways to ...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:19 -0700

Business, biology big majors in NEO
Six people milled into the third-floor suite in the Parkhill Professional Building in Willoughby that doubles as an economics classroom on Monday nights.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:59:03 -0700

James Heath: Nanosystems Biology
Someday the diagnosis of disease will be done with a tiny collection of cells, rather than with invasive surgery. Caltech professor of chemistry James Heath presents the background, early successes, and the daunting challenges of coordinating the fields of nanotechnology, microfluidics, and systems biology, which may lead to a better understanding of a biological organism.

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:56:21 -0700