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July 20, 1989
Science & Medicine
The molecules the nose uses to pick up the scent of cologne have also been found on sperm, suggesting a microscopic courtship takes place in which sperm make their way by following the sweet perfume of human eggs.
Nov. 13, 1995
Nov. 9, 1995
Two American physicians who solved a key part of the mystery of how cells in the body are able to sense and respond to chemical messages -- a discovery that paved the way for an estimated 40% of the prescription drugs available today -- have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Oct. 11, 2012
Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to 2 Americans studying body’s receptors
Oct. 10, 2012
Entertainment & Arts
Violinist Mischa Lefkowitz has been named concertmaster of the Garden Grove Symphony, orchestra officials announced Friday.
Aug. 5, 1989
Violinist Misha Lefkowitz, pianists Nadia Nechama Weintraub and Robert Thies plus pianist-violinist Corey Cerovsek will be the soloists with the Mozart Camerata for the orchestra’s 1993-94 season, music director Ami Porat announced Monday.
Aug. 31, 1993
Archives
Ranking Teamsters officials Tuesday vigorously denied published reports that Jackie Presser has stepped down as president of the 1.6-million-member union because of ill health and that he will be succeeded by Weldon Mathis, the union’s secretary-treasurer.
Nov. 11, 1987
When Dr.
March 3, 1996
For Emilia Contreras, eight months pregnant with no transportation and little money, a trip from Oxnard to Ventura to seek prenatal care has been difficult and sometimes impossible.
May 5, 1995