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The backbone of interconnected amino acids is represented as a ribbon, with the shading varying according to structure. Dark pink indicates areas of alpha-helix and gold indicates areas of beta-sheet. This protein is toxic to mosquitoes and similar to the Bt endotoxins found in Bt-corn. (PDB: 1CBY)

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• Cold Water Lake to Provide Bass Fishing

Survivors Revisit Hantavirus

In a five-year program to study the long-term effects of Hantavirus, survivors come to the University of New Mexico Hospital to share the aftermath of this life-threatening disease.

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European-Based Aventis Under Public Scrutiny

Safety of genetically modified StarLink corn found in grocery store products is questioned.

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Corn Blight Update:

Is Wild Corn the Answer?

Teosinte, corn's wild relative, may provide the genes for resistance to current blight.

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Mild Winter Worries Farmers

Corn losses expected with early European corn borer damage found in local fields

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• Paying More for that Can of Pop?
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Wanted:  Biospherians for a Day

Biosphere 2 opens doors to visitors...

Ethel Stanley
Beloit College