title: Preparation of DNA transfer reagent: carcinogenic by-product.
abstract: In the briefing "Caribbean med school in Washington, D.C.?" (News and Comment, 16 Nov. 1979, p. 799), it is stated that American University hired an instructor from George Washington University to teach students of the displaced University of Dominica. This is not correct. The instructor hired was from Georgetown University.
mesh_terms: D002273:Carcinogens; D004247:DNA / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D011726:Pyridinium Compounds
chemical_list: D002273:Carcinogens; D008738:Methyl Ethers; D011726:Pyridinium Compounds; D004247:DNA