axonomy, the science of identifying and naming entities , has long been an integral component of biologic sciences, both in botany and zoology. Not all biologists are actively engaged in taxonomy (only a few truly enjoy working in this field), yet everyone, even lay persons, recognizes the value of consistency and standardization in the naming of animate and inanimate objects. The naming of bio...

The recent publication of 2 studies of the genetics of coronary heart disease1,2 provides an opportune moment to reassess strategies and progress towards the time when the genetic investment in this common cause of death and disability will be repaid with better detection and prevention. These 2 studies are important because they are large and their findings appear to be consistent. The genetic...