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- Humans
From the October 27, 1934, issue
A large telescope lens made in Russia, artificial gamma rays from sodium, and acetylcholine revealed as message carrier for nerve cells.
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Sequenced Genomes
These listings are about as close as modern genomics gets to Pokemon cards. Here are illustrations and quick descriptions of organisms whose genomes have been sequenced. Some are familiar, such as Homo sapiens, but in most cases, it’s a great way to meet some amazing biological oddities. Go to: http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/resources/sequenced_genomes/genome_guide_p1.shtml
- Health & Medicine
Prescription for Trouble: Antidepressants might rewire young brains
Young mice exposed to a common type of antidepressant, known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), showed symptoms of anxiety and depression in adulthood.
