"What has mobilized so many people, within our group and beyond, are the comments and behavior of some FDA officials and what we believe to be incorrect scientific conclusions, " said Douglas Park, an Arena shareholder in San Diego who used to work for the company.

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This bans any change in the natural state of the park, except on educational, scientific and tourism grounds.

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It said there was "no scientific evidence" to confirm the cases were linked to the park.

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Park, Lieber and several other noted nanotechies comprise the scientific advisory team and provide patents and consulting sessions. (The founders hold 20% of the company.) Bock wants Nanosys to build nanowire enabled modules--say, for a simple biosensor--which corporate partners could plug into more complex products.

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How well Butrint survives tourist pressure will depend on collaboration between Richard Hodges, the foundation's scientific director and principal fund-raiser, and Auron Tare, head of the newly created national park.

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