Rehovot Team Syn REHOVOT — Weizmann I n- stitute announced that its scientists had made a major contribution toward research on the living cell and on virus with their success- ful synthesis of tRNA (transfer ribonucleic acid) molecule, which will help in understanding the na- ture of the genetic code. This finding culminates three years of intensive research by Prof. Uriel Z. Littauer and his col- leagues. The research has been supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, which pre- sented Prof. Littauer with an ad- ditional three-year grant to con- tinue his work. thesizes Key Molecule to Help Read the Gentic Code The signif icance of this ac- hievement is based on the key role of ULNA in the process of protein synthesis, where it serves to introduce specific amino acids into the protein chains which form the building blocks of all living matter. Each amino acid is transported by one or more types of transfer ribonucleic acid specific to it. Thus each type of transfer ribonucleic acid must include information that permits reading of the genetic code, information ensuring that the amino acid in question finds its proper place in the synthesized protein. Parents' Associatio n Buys Residence for Retarded; to Be Pilot Project (Continued from Page 1) recommended further action by the Federation in the area of mental retardation. The report conceded, first, that services to the Jewish retarded properl ybelong within the scope of ongoing agency problems and are to be encouraged. Second, it was recommended that, because the dimensions of need, costs of facility, and other factors, are largely unknown, a LOT G RTHLAND cs ebp LOT 4 EASTLAND < E OM IJatitb Pendleton SALE! Discontinued Styles SALE STARTS SATURDAY, JAN. 9 SAVE UP TO 50%0FF subcommittee of the health and welfare division continue to study the problem. That subcommittee is under the chairmanship of Julian H. Scott. The Parents' Association con- tinues to show its film, "Barbara and Yetta," relating the plight of the Jewish retarded, to various organizations within the community and outstate. Bookings can be ar- ranged through the association, at the Jewish Center. Several years ago, Prof. Littauer and his colleagues were able to show that certain bacteriophages (viruses that attack bacteria) are able to induce the formation of specific and new tRNA molecules. Their research indicated that the DNA of these bacteriophages car- ries several genes that code for tRNA. NEWS Friday, Jimmy IL 1971-3 THE DETROIT JEWISH languages was given by Prof. Peter Wegner of Brown University at the Weizman Institute. The course, under the auspices of the institute's applied mathematics department, was attended by 70 scientists and programers from the institute, other institutions of higher learning, industry and the ministry of defense. Now they have succeeded in Prof. Wegner is a leading au- producing a specific tRNA mole- thority in the theory of program- cule in the test tube. ing languages, a subject on which A week-long course on computer Gift & Fruit Baskets Order Direct From Rodnick Bros. FARM VALLEY GARDENS PR 2-4350 World-Wide Delivery PACKER • PONTIAC OFFICIAL Q AGENCY STILL THE WORLD'S LARGEST OMEGA Free Loaner Service To Our Customers THE FIRST WATCH ON THE MOON WE SELL THE MOST AUTHORIZED SALES & SERVICE "REMEMBER" GEORGE OHRENSTEIN WE GIVE THE Certified Master Watchmaker and Jeweler MILT LEVIN Call 863-9300 11 Milo i Lahmr HARVARD ROW MALL 3334146 See our other ad on page 17 WE CARE THE MOST RED STOTSKY Call 863-9300 18650 LIVERNOIS, SOUTH OF SEVEN Clint Clemo takes a personal interest in your higher interests. In Farmington, at our 13 Mile Road branch, manager Clint Clemo can greet 90% of his customers by name. "This is a family oriented community, and we operate as a family savings center," he says. 'We make the effort to get to know our customers personally because it makes a whale of a difference in the kind of service we can give." That's why Clint is never too busy to stop and talk awhile about any subject you think is important. From your savings goals to your favorite recipe. In this hurry-up world we think that's rare. And good. If you do, too, stop in. Let us show you what friends are for. Hurry In For Tremendous Savings On Pendleton • • • • SWEATERS • PANTS SKIRTS • JACKETS SUITS • COATS DRESSES MOST .cp,N s4, < 6 OCIAC‘ American Savings Savings insured to 520,000. Branches throughout Metropolitan Detroit.