The Andromeda Strain (36 page)

A: It will certainly set the scheduling back.

Q: Jack, how far?

A: I’ll tell you frankly, it’s something that all of us here would like to know. We regard the failure of Andros V as a scientific error, a breakdown in systems technology, and not as a specifically human error. The scientists are going over the problem now, and we’ll have to wait for their findings. The decision is really out of our hands.

Q: Jack, would you repeat that?

A: The decision is out of our hands.

REFERENCES

Listed below is a selected bibliography of unclassified documents, reports, and references that formed the background to the book.

DAY ONE

1. Merrick, J. J. “Frequencies of Biologic Contact According to Speciation Probabilities,”
Proceedings of the Cold Spring Harbor Symposia
10:443–57.

2. Toller, G. G.
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3. Stone, J., et al. “Multiplicative Counts in Solid Plating,”
J. Biol. Res. 17:323–7.

4. Stone, J., et al. “Liquid-Pure Suspension and Monolayer Media: A Review,”
Proc. Soc. Biol. Phys
. 9:101–14.

5. Stone, J., et al. “Linear Viral Transformation Mechanisms,”
Science
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6. Stone, J. “Sterilization of Spacecraft,”
Science
112:1198–2001.

7. Morley, A., et al. “Preliminary Criteria for a Lunar Receiving Laboratory,”
NASA Field Reports
, #7703A, 123 pp.

8. Worthington, A., et al. “The Axenic Environment and Life Support Systems Delivery,”
Jet Propulsion Lab Tech. Mem
. 9:404–11.

9. Ziegler, V. A., et al. “Near Space Life: A Predictive Model for Retrieval Densities,”
Astronaut. Aeronaut. Rev
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10. Testimony of Jeremy Stone before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee, Space and Preparedness Subcommittee (see Appendix).

11. Manchek, A. “Audiometric Screening by Digital Computer,”
Ann. Tech
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12. Wilson, L. O., et al. “Unicentric Directional Routing,”
J. Space Comm
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13.
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14. Comroe, L. “Critical Resonant Frequencies in Higher Vertebrate Animals,”
Rev. Biol. Chem
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15. Pockran, A.
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16. Manchek, A. “Module Design for High-Impact Landing Ratios,”
NASA Field Reports
#3–3476.

17. Lexwell, J. F., et al. “Survey Techniques by Multiple Spectrology,”
USAF Technical Pubs
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18. Jaggers, N. A., et al. “The Direct Interpretation of Infrared Intelligence Data,”
Tech. Rev. Soc
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19. Vanderlink, R. E. “Binominate Analysis of Personality Characteristics: A Predictive Model,”
Pubs. NIMH
3:199.

20. Vanderlink, R. E. “Multicentric Problems in Personnel Prediction,”
Proc. Symp. NIMH
13:404–512.

21. Sanderson, L. L. “Continuous Screen Efficiency in Personnel Review,”
Pubs. NIMH
5:98.

DAY TWO

1. Metterlinck, J. “Capacities of a Closed Cable-Link Communications System with Limited Entry Points,”
J. Space Comm
. 14:777–801.

2. Leavitt, P. “Metabolic Changes in
Ascaris
with Environmental Stress,”
J. Microbiol. Parasitol
. 97:501–44.

3. Herrick, L. A. “Induction of Petit-Mal Epilepsy with Flashing Lights,”
Ann. Neurol
. 8:402–19.

4. Burton, C., et al.
“Endotoxic properties of Staphylococcus aureus,” NEJM
14:11–39.

5. Kenniston, N. N., et al. “Geographics by Computer: A Critical Review,”
J. Geog. Geol
. 98:1–34.

6. Blakley, A. K. “Computerbase Output Mapping as a Predictive Technique,”
Ann. Comp. Tech
. 18:8–40.

7. Vorhees, H. G. “The Time Course of Enzymatic Blocking Agents,”
J. Phys. Chem
. 66:303–18.

8. Garrod, D. O. “Effects of Chlorazine on Aviary Metabolism: A Rate-Dependent Decoupler,”
Rev. Biol. Sci
. 9:13–39.

9. Bagdell, R. L. “Prevailing Winds in the Southwest United States,”
Gov. Weather Rev
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10. Jaegers, A. A.
Suicide and Its Consequences
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11. Revell, T. W. “Optical Scanning in Machine-Score Programs,”
Comp. Tech
. 12:34–51.

12. Kendrew, P. W. “Voice Analysis by Phonemic Inversion,”
Ann. Biol. Comp. Tech
. 19:35–61.

13. Ulrich, V., et al. “The Success of Battery Vaccinations in Previously Immunized Healthy Subjects,”
Medicine
180:901–6.

14. Rodney, K. G. “Electronic Body Analyzers with Multifocal Input,”
NASA Field Reports
#2–223–1150.

15. Stone, J., et al. “Gradient Decontamination Procedures to Life Tolerances,”
Bull. Soc. Biol. Microbiol
. 16:84–90.

16. Howard, E. A. “Realtime Functions in Autoclock Transcription,”
NASA Field Reports
#4–564–0002.

17. Edmundsen, T. E. “Long Wave Asepsis Gradients,”
Proc. Biol. Soc
. 13:343–51.

DAY THREE

1. Karp, J. “Sporulation and Calcium Dipicolonate Concentrations in Cell Walls,”
Microbiol
. 55:180.

2.
Weekly Reports of the United States Air Force Satellite Tracking Stations
, NASA Res. Pubs, —.

3. Wilson, G. E. “Glove-box Asepsis and Axenic Environments,”
J. Biol. Res
. 34:88–96.

4. Yancey, K. L., et. al. “Serum Electrophoresis of Plasma Globulins in Man and the Great Apes,”
Nature
89:1101–9.

5. Garrison, H. W. “Laboratory Analysis by Computer: A Maximin Program,”
Med. Adv
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6. Urey, W. W. “Image Intensification from Remote Modules,”
Jet Propulsion Lab Tech. Mem
. 33:376–86.

7. Isaacs, I. V. “Physics of Non-Elastic Interactions,”
Phys. Rev
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8. Quincy, E. W. “Virulence as a Function of Gradient Adaptation to Host,”
J. Microbiol
. 99:109–17.

9. Danvers, R. C. “Clotting Mechanisms in Disease States,”
Ann. Int. Med
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10. Henderson, J. W., et al. “Salicylism and Metabolic Acidosis,”
Med. Adv
. 23:77–91.

DAY FOUR

1. Livingston, J. A. “Automated Analysis of Amino Acid Substrates,”
J. Microbiol
. 100:44–57.

2. Laandgard, Q.
X-Ray Crystallography
. New York: Columbia Univ. Press, 1960.

3. Polton, S., et al. “Electron Waveforms and Microscopic Resolution Ratios,”
Ann. Anatomy
5:90–118.

4. Twombley, E. R., et al. “Tissue Thromboplastin in Timed Release from Graded Intimal Destruction,”
Path. Res
. 19:1–53.

5. Ingersoll, H. G. “Basal Metabolism and Thyroid Indices in Bird Metabolic Stress Contexts,”
J. Zool
. 50:223–304.

6. Young, T. C., et al. “Diabetic Ketoacidosis Induced by Timed Insulin Withdrawal,”
Rev. Med. Proc
. 96:87–96.

7. Ramsden, C. C. “Speculations on a Universal Antibiotic,”
Nature
112:44–8.

8. Yandell, K. M. “Ligamine Metabolism in Normal Subjects,”
JAJA
44:109–10.

DAY FIVE

1. Hepley, W. E., et al. “Studies in Mutagenic Transformation of Bacteria from Non-virulent to Virulent Forms,”
J. Biol. Chem
. 78:90–9.

2. Drayson, V. L. “Does Man Have a Future?”
Tech Rev
. 119:1–13.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Michael Crichton
’s novels include
The Andromeda Strain, The Great Train Robbery, Congo, Jurassic Park, Rising Sun, Disclosure,
and
The Lost World
. He was also the creator of the television series
ER
. Crichton died in 2008.

Books by Michael Crichton

The Andromeda Strain

The Terminal Man

The Great Train Robbery

Eaters of the Dead

Congo

Sphere

Travels

Jurassic Park

Rising Sun

The Lost World

Disclosure

Airframe

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