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One of the most contentious issues facing the NIH this year will be deciding what types of human embryo research should receive federal funds. President Bill Clinton has already ruled out one whole area.
By careful microscopic examination of in vitro fertilization (pages 47–52) Simerly et al. demonstrate the paternal origin of the human centrosome and reveal steps at which fertilization may fail.
Two recent reports provide further evidence for a link between coxsackieviruses and the onset of IDDM, although a careful examination suggests it is still too early to conclude a definitive role.
Although Japan's clinical trial system mimics that of the United States, there are certain flaws in the Japanese regulations that prevent it from working effectively.
Graduate education in the sciences is not doing its job. By preparing students only for academic research, the system neglects the range of opportunities for work in science that young scientists want and society needs.