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Author Archives: alicia
Ventures with Venoms
Combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening have been the rage in drug discovery since the late 1990s, but plant and animal sources still hold promise. In particular, venoms have proven to be rich areas for exploitation. Drugs derived from snakes, vampire … Continue reading
Posted in Medicine, Science, The New Scientist
Tagged biotech, cobra venom, viper venom
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Shifting Tactics in the Battle Against Influenza
When U.S. Food and Drug Administration experts met to pick viral targets for the next flu season, they also discussed a promising new way to create vaccines. Read more…
A Wealth of ‘Gear’. . . For What?
I was in a lather as I stepped into the cool breezes of the Salt Palace convention center here, eager to see the latest wares for getting my groove on in the great outdoors. Yes, the 22nd Outdoor Retailer Summer … Continue reading
Turning a Camera, Stress and the Wild Into a Sudden Hit
LESS than a decade ago Mark Burnett was competing in adventure races, an experience that led to his life plan: he would bring the sport to America, which was having a love affair with the outdoors, sport utility vehicles and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure, Culture, New York Times
Tagged adventure race, Borneo, Eco-Challenge, Mark Burnett, reality TV, Survivor
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