Research Horizons [Volume 13, Number 2, Summer/Fall 1995]
Abstract
Lessening the Earthquake Risk - Civil engineers, structural engineers, seismologists and city planners at Georgia Tech are pursuing programs in prediction, engineering, risk assessment and damage mitigation. The Gene Detective - A computer server at Georgia Tech has helped identify and annotate about 5,500 genes in more than 30 creatures since May 1992. The Fungus Among Us -Researchers believe that Sick Building Syndrome may be triggered in part by the volatile organic compounds given off by mold and fungi.