The Immortals' Great Quest

Fallen Immortals

The memory of somatic cell gene expression is reset in the germline in a process that is accompanied by dramatic changes in chromatin modifications. In this issue, Katz et al. (2009) show that the histone demethylase Lsd1/Spr-5 may participate in this resetting process in the worm, thereby preventing a decline in germ cell epigenetic stability and viability over ensuing generations.

“Great Job, Quester!” Assessing Language Skills on Quest Atlantis

The diffusion of computer technology has led to an increased interest in computer gaming. A study conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2001) found that over half of teens in the U.S. play or download computer games. Both boys and girls are proficient gamers, although boys are more likely to self-identify as such (Bryce & Rutter, 2003). The combination of the popularity of co...

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Silence as the Ultimate Fulfillment of the Philosophical Quest

the quest for an hiv vaccine