February
2001
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
S C I E N C E
& T E C H N O L O G Y
Golden Opportunity--or Overwhelming
Obstacle?
By
Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson
Among university researchers, the growing push to patent is
prompting concern. Some worry that rather than sparking
innovation, the pursuit of the big pay-off will stifle scientific
advance.
Patents Guestbook:
Here's your chance to weigh in, by sharing your thoughts and
opinions in our reader's guestbook. Whether you've had firsthand
experience with the world of patents, or have ethical or
philosophical concerns to share, we'd like to hear from you!
Findings: Breakthroughs and more,
on the scientific front
H U M A N I T I E S
A N D T H E
A R T S
The Art and Craft of
Translation
By Elborg
Forster
Courage, decisiveness, an ability to spot "false friends"--these
are among the traits a skilled translator must acquire. A first-
person account from a veteran of many texts.
Musings: Food for thought, from
the arts and humanities
H E A L T H
&
M E D I C I N E
A Hard Day's Night
By
Melissa Hendricks
Grueling work hours are part of a century-old tradition in
training medical residents. But some critics today contend that
100-hour work weeks unnecessarily endanger the lives of
patients.
Vital Signs: At the bedside and
in the lab: the latest in medicine
P U B L I C
P O L I C Y A N D
I N T E R N A T I O N A L
A F F A I R S
Subject to Dispute
By
Sue De Pasquale
Everyone knows that women have long been understudied in medical
research, right? A new study by Hopkins epidemiologist Curtis
Meinert explodes this widely held perception.
Briefings: Policy matters from
around the globe
O N
C A M P U S E S
The Right Touch
Photos by
Dale Keiger
En garde! We take you into the workout room of the Johns Hopkins
men's fencing team, whose success, under the iron hand of Coach
Richard Oles, may be one of the university's best-kept
secrets.
Updates: News from across the
university
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