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Science Education/General Public

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	limit 50 copies	The Chemistry of Health: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 00-4121, printed 2000, 66 pages This science education booklet describes how basic chemistry and biochemistry research can spur a better understanding of human health. The booklet highlights the research of a number of chemists and includes questions at the end of each chapter. > jump to order form
	limit 30 copies	Curiosity Creates Cures: The Value and Impact of Basic Research: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 04-5493, printed 2004, 6 pages This full-color pamphlet discusses the importance of basic biomedical research, explaining the economic pay offs of untargeted research and its role in leading to new medicines, technologies, and scientific tools. It mentions the importance of scientific collaboration and the use of model organisms, then lists recent Nobel laureates in basic biomedical research. > jump to order form
		Findings This feature publication highlights the research of selected NIGMS-funded scientists. Also read about recent, clinically relevant NIGMS-funded research studies and solve crossword puzzles containing words used in the stories. Add me to the mailing list.
	limit 30 copies	February 2004: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 04-4932, printed 2004, 16 pages
	out of stock	September 2003: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 03-4932, printed 2003, 16 pages
	out of stock	February 2003: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 03-4392, printed 2003, 16 pages
	limit 30 copies	September 2002: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 02-4932, printed 2002, 16 pages
	limit 30 copies	March 2002: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 02-5044, printed 2002, 16 pages
	limit 30 copies	September 2001 (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 01-4932, printed 2001, 16 pages
	limit 30 copies	February 2001 (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 01-4843, printed 2001, 16 pages > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	Genes & Populations: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 01-5021, printed 2001, 8 pages This educational brochure explains in question-and-answer format why genetics researchers sometimes study identified populations to find links between genes and diseases. (Also available in Spanish,  "Genes y Poblaciones.") > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	Genetic Basics: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 01-662, printed 2001, 68 pages This science education brochure focuses on genetics, which is the study of how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring. The publication includes descriptions of how genes work, "strange but true" exceptions to the traditional rules of genetics, why basic research is important and worthwhile, some of the connections between genes and diseases, and the excitement of genetics research in the 21st century. > jump to order form
	limit 1 copy	Inside the Cell - NIH Pub. No. 97-1051, printed 1997, 55 pages Cells are the fundamental unit of life. Within them hundreds of thousands of tiny molecules perform specialized functions. This document describes the cellular organelles within and between which some of the most critical functions take place. > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	Medicines By Design: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 03-474, revised 2003, 54 pages This educational booklet about pharmacology explains how scientists unravel the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. Medicines By Design describes the science of pharmacology, discusses how drugs work in the body, and presents some of the latest research developments in the field. > jump to order form
	limit 25 copies	Medicines for YOU: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) NIH Pub. No. 00-4657, printed 2000, 4-fold brochure Just like diet and lifestyle, genes can affect how people respond to medicines. This brochure (also available in Spanish, "Medicamentos Para Usted"), describes in lay language the science of pharmacogenetics and answers questions about pharmacogenetics research. > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	The Structures of Life: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 01-2778, printed 2001, 60 pages This full-color booklet, geared toward an advanced high school or early college-level audience, explains how structural biology provides insight into health and disease and is useful in developing new medications. The booklet features "Student Snapshots" designed to inspire young people to consider careers in biomedical research. It also includes review questions at the end of each chapter. > jump to order form
	limit 10 copies	Why Do Basic Research? - NIH Pub. No. 95-660, printed 1994, 8 pages This brochure describes the goals, nature, and some of the advances made possible by basic biomedical research. > jump to order form

NIGMS Programs

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	limit 1 copy	The Careers and Professional Activities of Graduates of the NIGMS Medical Scientist Training Program - NIH Pub. No. 98-4363, printed 1998, 43 pages The NIGMS Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) supports research training leading to the combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree. This publication reports the results of a study that was conducted to assess the success of MSTP graduates in establishing research careers and the types of careers and research activities of MSTP graduates compared to graduates of other combined-degree or Ph.D. programs. > jump to order form
	limit 1 copy	Clinical Pharmacology Research Training Programs - printed 2001, 3-fold brochure > jump to order form
	limit 1 copy	Introduction to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - printed 2004, 2-fold brochure Provides a brief overview of the NIGMS mission, including a list of key research areas for each division, and a sampling of research advances. > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	From Molecules to Medicines: Research and Training Programs of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - NIH Pub. No. 02-4934, printed 2002, 22 pages Provides a brief overview of the NIGMS mission, including a list of key research areas supported by the Institute and a sampling of research advances. > jump to order form
	limit 50 copies	Scientists for the 21st Century: Biomedical Research Training Opportunities for Minorities (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online) - NIH Pub. No. 00-3328, printed 2000, 28 pages Describes the NIGMS programs that provide research and research training awards aimed at increasing the number of minority biomedical scientists. Support is available at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, and faculty levels, as well as for science curriculum and research infrastructure improvements. > jump to order form

Minority Programs Update

Information of interest to participants in NIGMS, NIH, and other minority programs. Add me to the mailing list.

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	limit 10 copies	Spring 2004: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online)
	limit 10 copies	Fall 2003: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online)
	limit 10 copies	Winter 2003: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online)
	limit 10 copies	Spring/Summer 2002: HTML version or print version (PDF) (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view online)
		Also available: HTML and PDF versions dating from spring 1995.

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