Comments, experts and background on the 2006 Nobel Prize in chemistry
"The research Dr. Kornberg did will help open the door to understanding and treating many human ailments, including cancer, heart disease and inflammation, and will help scientists better understand stem cells and their potential for therapeutic applications. "This Nobel Prize also underscores the key role of chemistry in the scientific research into genetics. In order to take the first ac...Commentary: Is our Biosphere too cheesy?
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