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National Science Foundation: How Do Viruses Attack Cells?
Read about new studies in biotechnology that focus on engineering viruses for the purpose of seeking out and destroying specific cells or discovering new genes or drugs.
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National Science Foundation: Evolution of Evolution: 150 Years of "On the Origin of Species"
When the "Origin of Species" was published in 1859, the ambitions and scopes of science were dramatically expanding. "Origin of Species" marked the transition of biology from a prescience to a science. [4:04]
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National Science Foundation: National Medal of Science
The National Medal of Science was established by its 86th Congress as a Presidential Award to be given in recognition of outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.