California biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences is one of many companies currently profiting from the deadly avian flu, which is spreading across Asia and Europe. Their product, Tamiflu, is one of the most sought-after treatments by governments all over the world. Although the first reports of the virus are still being investigated in England and the […]
Author Archives: Sarah Martin
CLOSER LOOK: Potential legislation may restrict freedom of California professors
The debates about school funding and academic freedom have University of California teachers and lecturers waiting for an opinion from the recently shifting U.S. Supreme Court, according to the California Teachers Association. Professors’ freedom in the classroom have been protected based on past Court rulings, but some are concerned new legislation could put that in […]
Katrina hits research labs
After hurricane winds and rain threatened research facilities in New Orleans, university-based health research laboratories had dramatically different issues to deal with in the face of the destruction than governmental biological labs. When tumor research is being threatened because cell samples are being lost, retaining power to the freezers is of the utmost importance. But […]
Studies find hurricanes tied to global warming
The devastation in the gulf coast left by hurricanes Katrina and Rita has many people hoping that President Bush will now be convinced by scientific evidence that global warming is a powerful force affecting our nation, and will prompt him to sign international treaties to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists nationwide have recently compiled […]
Private schools start trend in ending AP curriculum
Jonathan Pan took nine Advanced Placement tests while in high school and was able to start at UCLA with enough credit to assure that he will finish his bachelor’s degree in four years. “I think APs help a lot. If you don’t have the background, it seems like you are one step behind everyone else,” […]