“DNA and the Brain” – Dr. James Watson speaks at Google

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James D. Watson, Nobel Laureate and Chancellor of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, describes the years leading up to his 1953 discovery of the structure of DNA, for which he won the Nobel Prize with Drs. Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins (1962). Dr. Watson explains that the key to uncovering the causes of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, fragile X syndrome, Alzheimers, etc. is in our genes. He depicts the strides being made by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, a research institution in the biological sciences, as they search to find the genetic basis of
neurological disorders. CSHL scientists’ seach to root out disease genes related to mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia…... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

“Investment Opportunities in China” – Dr. Burton G….

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Since the beginning of economic reforms two decades ago, the economy in China has produced real growth rates of between 8 percent and 10 percent per year. It is believed that China will continue to experience exceptional growth for decades to come at rates well above those of any other large country in the world. In this talk Professor Burton Malkiel discusses why China will enjoy growth rates of economic activity well above those in the developed world. But economic growth does not necessarily translate into high-security returns. Indeed, returns from investments in Chinese equities have been unattractive for the past decade, and corruption and corporate governance issues, as well as a variety of…... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

“Robert Noyce: The Man Behind the Microchip” – Leslie…

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A Visiting Scholar in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology at Stanford, Berlin is also Project Historian for the Silicon Valley Archives, a division of the Stanford University Department of Special Collections. In this capacity, she is working to find and preserve key papers and artifacts pertaining to the history of Silicon Valley. Her research interests include the history of the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley and the role of leadership in high-tech business. “Capturing the history of a place that considers self-obsolescence the pinnacle of success is not easy, but it is important,” Berlin says. “In a region so focused on the future, it is essential that we also do not forget…... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!