Over the past 10 years, there has been a technical revolution in the life sciences leading to the emergence of a new discipline called bioinformatics. In response, bioinformatics-related topics have been incorporated into various undergraduate courses along with the development of new courses solely focused on bioinformatics. This report describes…

Our system of research self-regulation, designed to provide internal checks and balances for those who participate in research involving human subjects, is under considerable stress. Much of this crisis has been caused by what we call mission creep, in which the workload of IRBs has expanded beyond their ability to handle effectively. Mission…

The grades attained by students studying biological science at level 1, at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, were examined between the academic years 2003/04 - 2005/06. The marks attained in the study skills module, and the mean level 1 mark (number of modules, n = 10) were also analysed. The data were divided into two groups: those relating…

With the number of popular medical and forensics programs on television and many references in the media today, even elementary students can comfortably throw around terms such as "cells," "DNA," and "artificial products." However, their questions on these topics often go unanswered, or they are left with misinformation regarding these concepts.…

Describes information learned about Mars from past Mariner probes. Discusses future space probes that are expected. (RH)

To determine the advisability of offering a non-transfer biology course at Chaffey College (Calif.), selected students were studied. Those enrolled in Biology 1A during the R-semester period, Fall 1965 to Fall 1967, and those due to graduate in June 1968 without having taken a natural science course were compared by grade and aptitude. Data used…

A small number of books and articles devoted to the social, political, ethical, and legal implications of the biomedical field and technology have been abstracted for this document. A basic criterion for selection was the focus on questions of overall organization and public policy rather than on more specialized concerns. Topics covered include…

Scholander supports a concept of mutually non-interacting, independent solute and solvent pressures. He proposes that the solute can induce this tension in the solvent through bombardment of a free surface. Criticism includes the neglect of a virial expansion for the equation of state by Scholander. (Author/MA)

Presents the schedule of American Physiological Society (APS) sponsored and cosponsored symposia to be held at the Spring 1978 APS meeting. There are twenty-two symposia scheduled over a four-day period. (BB)

The North Jersey Conservation Foundation has published the results of 5 years of research in conservation curriculum for grades 1-12. (GB)

This paper analyzes the formation of a new scientific discipline with regard to the intellectual and social activities of scientists in such development. (HS)

The problems facing the Biodeterioration Information Centre (Birmingham, England) in locating published material in a newly emerging, interdisciplinary subject are outlined, together with the various ways in which reasonably comprehensive coverage might be achieved. The method of reference collection finally adopted relies on the cooperation of…

Discusses discoveries made during 1976 in various areas of invertebrate paleontology. (MLH)

Describes discoveries made in 1976 in areas of vertebrate paleontology, including research indicating that dinosaurs were warm-blooded. (MLH)