A Sampling of Clips for 
March 04, 2003

* UCSD faculty and staff may obtain a copy of an article by e-mailing the University Communications Office

L.A.-San Diego rivalry shaping talks over Colorado River
San Francisco Chronicle, Mar. 1 – When it comes to water, San Diego and Los Angeles are locked in a sibling rivalry. Gov. Gray Davis is protecting the state's supply of Colorado River water by brokering peace talks among four Southern California water agencies. After the agencies missed a Dec. 31 deadline for a deal, Davis summoned them to Sacramento to find a way to divvy up the state's share of Colorado River water. (Quotes Steve Erie, a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego).
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/03/01/state1230EST0039.DTL

Humans Linked to Shrinking Size of California Marine Snails
Science Daily, Feb. 28 – The average size of marine snails and limpets along the Southern California coast has declined over the past 100 years, and collection by humans is to blame, finds a study led by biologists at the University of California, San Diego. The study sheds light on an ecological problem linked to human population growth on the coast that has received little attention from conservationists and, yet, has implications for the enforcement of conservation laws in coastal habitats. (Quotes Kaustuv Roy, an associate professor of biology at University of California San Diego and mentions Allen Collins of UCSD's Division of Biological Sciences and Bonnie Becker of Scripps Institution of Oceanography).
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/02/030228071526.htm

Article also appeared in:
Environment News Service, Feb. 28

Similar article appeared in:
Dallas Morning News, Mar. 4
* No link available online.

Bt Toxins Found To Kill Parasitic Roundworms
Science Daily, Feb. 20 – Biologists at the University of California, San Diego have discovered that Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt--a bacterium that produces natural protein insecticides that have been used by organic farmers for five decades--can also produce similar natural proteins that kill nematodes. The discovery could pave the way for the development of an inexpensive and environmentally safe means of controlling the parasitic roundworms that each year destroy billions of dollars in crops, cause debilitating diseases in farm animals and pets, and now infect a quarter of the world's human population. (Quotes Raffi V. Aroian, an assistant professor of biology at UCSD).
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/02/030220081153.htm

Robots becoming more 'human' all the time
Dallas Morning News, Mar. 4 – One day, scientists say, robots could be used in realistic prosthetics or inexpensive animatronics. Such "biologically inspired robots" could even help bridge the gap between man and machine, using artificial creations to understand how the human brain processes and reacts to emotions. The creator of a new robot called K-Bot is working with cognitive scientists at the University of California, San Diego, to study how best to emulate human faces.
* No link available online.

A pill for modern times Lilly targets distracted, unfocused adults with its new drug
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Mar. 4 – Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. has been heavily marketing the drug Strattera, also known as atomoxetine, for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It's the first drug approved for ADHD in adults as well as children. The roll-out includes Lilly-sponsored informational sessions with psychiatrists and physicians nationwide to educate them about the condition and, of course, encourage them to prescribe the drug. (Quotes Dr. David Feifel, director of the Adult ADHD Clinic at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine).
* No link available online.

Biotech meets Darwin
Copley News Service, Mar. 3 – It's survival of the fittest for many private San Diego biotechnology companies as they wait – and hope – for more financing. Chimerix, a startup company formed in July around technology from the University of California San Diego, has applied for a $30 million federal grant to develop a smallpox vaccine that can be taken in pill form.
* No link available online.

Savings plans would help -- and take away
Copley News Service, Mar. 3 – Three new saving plans proposed by the Bush administration would allow most Americans to save more money than ever, up to $30,000 a year, in tax-advantaged accounts -- though not necessarily with that critical tax-deduction kick that encourages contributions. (Quotes Ross M. Starr, professor of economics at the University of California San Diego).
* No link available online.

Analysis: Research results support cloning
United Press International, Mar. 3 – A key congressman in the debate on Capitol Hill over human cloning has repeatedly insisted there are no studies showing the potential for therapeutic cloning to treat disease, but numerous scientific experts in the field told United Press International such a statement is not true and several well-known and major studies suggest the technique could be useful to treat a wide range of diseases. (Quotes Larry Goldstein, a stem cell researcher at the University of California, San Diego).
* No link available online.

Events planned to promote biomedical research in Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City Star, Mar. 4 – The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute is scheduled to have its inaugural dinner March 26, followed by a scientific conference and exhibition the next day. At the dinner, the institute will report on progress and future goals of the area's life-sciences initiative. The keynote speaker for the dinner and conference will be Webster Cavenee, director of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/5307930.htm

A city columnist exposes his trade
San Diego Union-Tribune, Mar. 2 – Neil Morgan mentions that, on his better days, former Chancellor Herbert York, can be seen at the UCSD Faculty Club.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/morgan/20030302-9999_1m2morgan.html