IN THIS ISSUE

• Why does it take so long to get new drugs approved?
  Our science question of the month.
• Signs of the times?
  From our artifact collection.
• Novel computational biology model accurately describes dynamics of gene expression
  Computational biologists have found a new way to accurately model certain forms of gene expression, including the body’s 24-hour internal clock.
• Researchers discover novel exciton interactions in carbon nanotubes
  In the study, a collaborative research team showed that Raman spectroscopy (a form of light scattering) can provide more extensive characterization of intertube excitons.

EVENTS

• Scientist in the spotlight: Materials science/Aquatic biology
  Join us Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Lab's 75th anniversary public celebration scheduled for March 13
  The fun starts at 4 p.m.
• Inaugural "Night with a Nerd" event scheduled for March 15
  The event is free for members of the Bradbury Science Museum Association.
• Science On Tap: Energy to explore deep space and other applications
  Monday, March 19. Mark your calendars.

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