In an article in the Feb. 1 issue of The Scientist, 1 Ricki Lewis asks whether the pig is replaceable as a laboratory research animal. The fetal pig as a specimen for biology dissection labs is indeed ...

Adult brain wave patterns quickly reflect even small changes in homeostasis. That the fetal brain reacts in similar manner is poorly documented. This report demonstrates several applications of fetal ...

Phrases such as "bidding war," "invest now," and "panic over short supply" evoke images of brave new drugs. An apologetic "It's on back order" is a common refrain from L.L. Bean or Land's End. But ...