PLOS Currents: Evidence on Genomic Tests is Now Available

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The Library has recently added PLOS Currents: Evidence on Genomic Tests  into the eJournal collections. PLOS Currents: Evidence on Genomic Tests is an Open Access, peer-reviewed publication channel for the rapid communication of summaries of available data on genetic tests and other health-related applications of genomic research. The aim of the publication is to share data and summaries immediately while ensuring that they will be permanently archived and citable. The site provides immediate open access to all content.

In addition to summaries of available data on genomic tests, PLOS Currents: Evidence on Genomic Tests also considers the following article types: Methods articles reports, Bioinformatics summaries and Commentary articles. More information can be found on the Aims and Scope page.

 

Learn About the 2013 Nobel Laureates in Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and Economics

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Elsevier, a major provider of scientific, technical and medical information, has published a tribute to the 2013 Nobel Laureates in Medicine or Physiology, Physics, Chemistry and Economics.  A brief description of each winner is included as well as a summary of the award-winning work.  In addition, links are provided to the full text of some of their prominent papers which have been published by Elsevier.

Do You Know? Extraordinary Women in Science & Medicine at The Grolier Club

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Now through November 23, take advantage of the rare opportunity to see over 150 original artifacts exploring the contributions of remarkable women in the sciences over four centuries (right here on the east side, and free of charge)!

Extraordinary Women in Science & Medicine: Four Centuries of Achievement

The Grolier Club 47 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022

From the press release:

The Grolier Club is pleased to present a landmark exhibition exploring the legacy of thirty-two remarkable women whose extraordinary scientific accomplishments in physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, computing, and medicine changed science. […]

Artifacts including books, manuscripts, serials, Ph.D. theses, and laboratory apparatus (such as that used by Marie Curie during her earliest work on radioactivity) will be on view, providing a remarkable overview of the scientific contributions of this eminent group. […]

The exhibition is designed to pose questions about women’s recognition—or lack thereof—in the sciences. Topics treated include educational opportunities, role models, the use of social capital, individual styles of doing science, and gender issues associated with society norms of the periods. […]

Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.