Nature, May 22, 2008

Written by BlueFox on 9:36:00 PM

Line-ups on trial
A major, but flawed, study of identity parades, or line-ups, has set science and the police at odds.

The language barrier
Some researchers think that the evolution of languages can be understood by treating them like genomes -- but many linguists don't want to hear about it.

Lost in music
Music provides unique opportunities for understanding both brain and culture. But globalization means that time is running out for the quest to encounter the range of possible musical minds.

Snapshots of DNA repair
In recombinational DNA repair, nearly identical sequences in chromosomes are found and swapped. Structures of the RecA-DNA complexes involved provide insight into the mechanism and energetics of this universal process..

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Nature, May 15, 2008

Written by BlueFox on 5:40:00 AM

Learning from Death
Vishva Dixit's study of cellular demise led to the discovery of a new molecular-signalling mechanism -- one with implications for inflammation and perhaps much more.

Designer Debacle
A high-profile scientist, a graduate student and two major retractions.

The Evolution of Music
In the second of a nine-part essay series, Josh McDermott explores the origins of the human urge to make and hear music.

25 Years of HIV
Reflecting on how far we have come scientifically since isolating HIV in 1983, Anthony S. Fauci urges a renewed commitment to the far greater challenges ahead, especially that of vaccine development.

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