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The problems involved in producing unlimited quantities of hormones and similarly useful proteins by recombinant DNA techniques are fast being solved. With their solution comes the chance for those involved to reap almost equally unlimited financial rewards.
Although too often associated in people's minds with star wars weaponry the laser has become an invaluable tool in many varied and peaceful applications.
The Achema-85 exhibition takes place in Frankfurt on 9–15 June. Halls 6-I, -II and -III cover laboratory and analytical techniques, Hall 2 research and innovation.