Advances in molecular biology and toxicology are paving the way for major improvements in the evaluation of the hazards posed by the large number of chemicals found at low levels in the environment.
At the World Health Assembly in May 1980, the World Health Organization declared the world free of smallpox. Smallpox vaccination of civilians is now indicated only for laboratory workers directly involved with smallpox or closely related orthopox viruses.
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Describes the development of ocean sciences, highlighting the contributions of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the field's... Læs mere
Examines the status of bioprocessing and biotechnology in the United States; bioprocess technology, products, and opportunities; and challenges of... Læs mere