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Scientists announce strides toward wheat genome sequence
Recent news of a “shotgun sequence” of the wheat genome inspired excitement about the possibilities for breakthrough science based on increased understanding of the crop's complex genetic make-up. Sequencing the wheat genome has been a long-term goal of...Tags: Education, Medical Research, Agriculture, Kansas State University , Science and Technology
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Nov. 9, 1994: Robinson guilty of three murders
Of The Morning CallHarvey M. Robinson, 19, was convicted last night of three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Allentown women and a teen-age girl. A Lehigh County jury will have to decide whether to sentence Robinson to death or life imprisonment for...Tags: Allentown, Sex Crimes, Crimes, Rape, Human Interest
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UNCOMMON BOND: Siblings share rare genetic disorder
kpeek@amnews.comFor the Jennings family, the unknown is a real part of their lives. Vanessa, 11, and Jacob, 7, were diagnosed with a rare disease in 2008. At the time, Vanessa was 7 and Jacob just 2. Doctors had been testing Vanessa since she was about 2 years old in...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Animal Planet (tv network), Deere and Company, Liver Disease, National Institutes of Health
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Transplant of sibling's stem cells shows promise in sickle-cell fight
Ieshea Thomas, who has suffered from sickle cell anemia nearly all of her life, recently received a life-changing gift from her sister: stem cells. Her sister Ivenus' donation of stem cells in November means Thomas' body is now able to produce normally...
Tags: Health and Safety at School, Pharmaceuticals, Chemotherapy, Hospitals and Clinics, Anemia
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Shopping: Beach-town boutiques from Venice to Laguna
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticWith summer in full swing, it's time to hit the beach — for sunning, yes, but also for shopping. There's a new level of sophistication in shopping along the coast. Locally owned boutiques with a curated point of view are changing the flavor of...Tags: Fashion Trends, Lanvin, Ellen DeGeneres, Dresses (clothing), Arts and Culture
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In defiance of science, the beat goes on in Lake County
Change of SubjectAnywhere else, the tale of Bennie Starks would be unbelievable. In 1986, Starks, then 26, was convicted of rape and battery in an attack on a 69-year-old north suburban woman who identified Starks as her assailant. The best available scientific...... -
Mercedes SLK350 finally cleans up its act
I don't feel particularly poetic when I test-drive a car.
Oh sure, a car might — if I'm lucky — send my mind into flights of literary fancy. But having driven thousands of new cars, few factory-fresh rides actually take me to this hallowed...Tags: Entertainment, Satellite Technology, Mercedes-Benz, Arts and Culture, Music
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Getting educated on GMOs
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is printed here. This week, Karen Kolowski weighs in on...Tags: Inorganic Chemical Industry, Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, University of Maryland Medical Center, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Tips on how to best prevent cancer
Last week, a friend of mine lost her long battle with cancer. Lynette Alicea was a unstoppable fighter, who was determined to beat the terrible disease, and almost did. Unfortunately, despite the valiant efforts she and her family put forth, cancer...Tags: Cancer, Medical Research, The New York Times, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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May 3: Author - Felicia Stoler, Living Skinny in Fat Genes
WGN NewsFelicia Stoler To purchase a copy of the book: Living Skinny in Fat Genes: The Healthy Way to Lose Weight and Feel Great Visit Felicia's website: www.feliciastoler.com Common dietary myths: All fats are bad for us Eating after 8 p.m. can cause...Tags: Hormones and Metabolism, Human Body, WGN
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Obese women at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
Obese women may have an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis — adding one more chronic illness to the list of ills brought on by extra pounds. Women with rheumatoid arthritis are already more prone to heart attacks than the general...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Hormones and Metabolism, Diseases and Illnesses, High Blood Pressure, Arthritis
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Md. immigrants laud new federal policy on deportation
Nathaly Uribe's grandmother broke into tears Friday when the Glen Burnie high school senior told her of a new federal policy that would protect many undocumented young immigrants from deportation. "Now," the older woman said, "I know I can't lose you."...Tags: Justice and Rights, Elections, Republican Party, Financial Aid, Benjamin L. Cardin
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