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Features November 2004


Sticky ends on branched DNA

DNA branches into nanotech

Often viewed as a dream rather than a commercial prospect, DNA as a construction material in nanotechnology may be applied in practice sooner than many expect. Andrew Scott looks a...


The kiss of death

Discovering how the body carries out quality control has earned three scientists the 2004 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Karen Harries-Rees looks at their work.


Biotechnology: the second Cuban revolution

Over the last 20 years, Cuba has invested heavily in biotechnology centres, which might make the island economically competitive despite the worst efforts of the US administration....


Scientific security

Science and technology is playing a big part in combating terrorism. Ian Farrell looks at how analytical science is helping.


Nobel prizes and noble gases

As the 2004 Nobel prizes are announced, Colin Russell examines the life and times of William Ramsay, who discovered the noble gases and won the coveted award in 1904.