Describes an experiment in which the reaction rate and equilibrium constant are obtained for the fumarase-catalyzed interconversion of fumaric acid and L-malic acid. (MLH)

Discusses the copper-containing molecule that carries oxygen to the tissues of animals in the phyla mollusks and arthropods. (MLH)

Discusses the use of drugs in controlling human behavior, referring particularly to problems associated with applying results from animal experiments to humans, the technique of controlled experiments, the biochemistry of behavior, behavioral disturbances, the uses and effects of psycho-drugs, and the questions of ethics and potential abuse. (JR)

Short articles describing a model of protein synthesis, a simple constant temperature incubator, techniques for determining the age structure of populations from qualitative characters, an experimental demonstration of proteolytic enzyme action, and apparatus for demonstrating hydrotrophic response of roots and for measuring photosynthetic rate of…

Describes a chemistry course designed for nursing students, but from which other majors might benefit, which integrates organic and biochemistry. Listed are the course's topics and with a description of how they are treated. Compares students' rank in this course with their rank in biology and general chemistry. Reports student results on the ACS…

Article rebuts the theory that known sex differences in cognitive abilities reflect sex-related differences in physiology". (Author/ML)

Presents genetical and biochemical data to show that the conclusion presented by Dyer (EJ 036 108) is by no meas settled. Evidence to support the concept: evolution by selectively neutral polymorphisms is inconclusive. (AL)

Analyzed were serum levels of IgA, IgG, ad IgM in groups of institutionalized and noninstitutionalized Down's syndrome subjects and in institutionalized retarded children with other etiologies. (KW)