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Archive: November 2013 (4 Posts)

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‘Tis the Season for Squash

Posted by: Jennifer Harbster

Once Autumn hits the Northern Hemisphere we begin to see a plethora of gourds, such as pumpkins and squash, popping up all around our towns and homes. We use them as decorations to signify the season, as well consume them in pies, casseroles, and even beverages! Squash and pumpkins are angiosperms (flowering plants) and part …

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Books That Shaped America: The Business Edition

Posted by: Ellen Terrell

In September I volunteered at the 2013 National Book Festival in the Library of Congress pavilion where the Science and Business sections shared a space.  I spent a few hours talking to people about the Library, as well as what I do as a business reference librarian.  I brought along a few items that I …

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Mendel to DNA Structure to Translational Medicine

Posted by: Jennifer Harbster

The following is a guest blog post by Science Reference and Research Specialist Dr. Tomoko Steen. This week (November 7-8, 2013) the Library of Congress will celebrate the life of Gregor Johann Mendel, the discovery of DNA structure, and the discoveries in biology that are critically necessary for the advancement of clinical and translational medicine. Gregor …