Science News for June 26, 1997

Chloroplasts Connect Via Tubes To Share Material

Researchers at Cornell University discovered that chloroplasts are connected by long, slender tubules, allowing them to exchange proteins and potentially other molecules. This finding reveals a new form of communication between organelles within plant cells.

SourceCornell University·JournalScience·DateJun 26, 1997

NIH Team Discovers First Parkinson's Disease Gene

Scientists at the NIH have identified a gene abnormality causing some cases of Parkinson's disease, which affects nerve cells and dopamine production. The discovery provides a new tool for understanding cellular abnormalities in Parkinson's disease and connects it to research on Alzheimer's disease.

SourceNIH/National Human Genome Research Institute·JournalScience·DateJun 26, 1997

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.