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Safeguarding DNA Synthesis

DNA can be created in a laboratory environment. In fact, there is a business in creating and selling artificially-created DNA. Of course, there are also security concerns. If this technology falls into the wrong hands, all sorts of bad things could happen. One company is now offering a service to double-check synthesized DNA. SecureDNA is …

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US Libraries Are Battling High Prices For Better E-Book Access

Librarians’ nationwide struggle against excessive e-book prices has had little success. Even after short legislative successes, publishers’ tight renewal and loan rules keep e-book prices high, limiting libraries’ selection of popular titles and frustrating customers. According to Axios, publishers often mandate libraries renew e-book licenses every two years or after 26 lending, which they find …

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US Libraries Are Battling High Prices For Better E-Book Access

Librarians’ nationwide struggle against excessive e-book prices has had little success. Even after short legislative successes, publishers’ tight renewal and loan rules keep e-book prices high, limiting libraries’ selection of popular titles and frustrating customers. According to Axios, publishers often mandate libraries renew e-book licenses every two years or after 26 lending, which they find …

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