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The article reports on the two papers which were linked to an extortion attempt and originated from the laboratory of Peter Schultz, a prominent chemist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, San Diego, California. The papers claimed to describe the successful incorporation of amino acids linked to sugars at specific positions in proteins made by the bacterium Escherichia coli. Related issues are further discussed.

The article profiles Phil Baran, a researcher and author for the journal "Nature Chemical Biology." It states the Baran is also an organic chemist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. According to the article, since he was called up to work on the review of the terpenes, he agreed to do the task and developed his knowledge in terpene field. Further information on the researches of Baran related to chemical synthesis is presented.

The article discusses the success of Erica Ollmann Saphire, an immunologist at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, and her team in winning the race on providing a picture of how the deadly Ebola virus evades the immune system and enter cells. The move was risky and the work was long and difficult. It took them over four years to express 130 versions of the Ebola virus glycoprotein, grow and test crystal diffractions. The team found out that the virus can lie in wait for years. Saphire and her colleagues managed to solve the structure of an infection-blocking antibody bound to a viral protein, revealing a possible defence against the virus.

Reports that Agouron Pharmaceuticals, La Jolla, California, has been found guilty of stealing research. Work stolen from Huguette Pelletier when she worked at the University of California at San Diego; Pelletier's work published by Agouron in `Cell'; Decision of a state court jury against Agouron.

The article focuses on MaterniT21, a Down's syndrome test and non-invasive fetal gene screening, with ethical problems launched by Sequenom Inc. of San Diego, California to the market across the U.S. on October 17, 2011. It states that the Sequenom's Inc. test sequences 36-base-pair of DNA which to determine sections form chromosome 21. Mathias Ehriad, senior director for research and development diagnostics adds that the company focuses on developing tests on the prenatal screening programmes.

The article provides information on the biological process of converting sound waves into electrical impulses by hair cells in the cochlea. As stated by Ulrich Müller and colleagues at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, San Diego, California, hair cells will allow individuals to hear sound through sound waves conversion. It states that the end of the hair cell is a bundle of stereocilla which are connected to each other through structures. It likewise claims that when the structures are deflected by sound pressure they will exert a force which would open the channels resulting to sound creation.

Discusses the issues associated with the auction of an historic archive of molecular biology documents in San Diego, California. Reaction of the researchers to the separate sale of the papers; Value of the documents.

Delves into the expectation of success in the economy of San Diego. Contribution of chemical sensor industry in the economic development of the town; requirements for the making of artificial organs; Performance of pharmaceutical industry in San Diego; Association of San Diego with wireless communications.

The author discusses the importance of personal interactions and communication between scientists and legislators in making science policy and funding. He relates his own experience of talking to a congressional representative in San Diego, California over the importance of funding the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the welfare of the U.S. policymaking He explores the positive influence of scientists in and legislative approaches to research issues.

The article focuses on the findings of the study conducted by Seth Field of the University of California and colleagues on proteins which bind to a phosphoinositide that occupies in the Golgi membrane in San Diego, California. The study identified two proteins that work to maintain the shape and function of Golgi which include the GOLPH3 and MYO18A. The study mentions that the complex bind of the two proteins generates tension which keeps the Golgi body to function properly.

Focuses on the increase in the numbers of biotechnology companies in San Diego, California. Impact of the economic problems faced by the state and U.S. federal governments on the companies; Perceptions of the academic professionals regarding the future of biotechnology; Anticipation of the arrival of the pharmaceutical industry in the area.