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FDA: Cloned Cows Good Eatin'
The agency has released a report that shows products from cloned cows should be safe for humans to eat. Whether they're doubly delicious remains to be seen. In Bodyhack. Researchers Reverse Symptoms In Mice Of Leading Inherited Cause Of Men
Researchers have, for the first time, reversed symptoms of mental retardation and autism in mice. The study may lead to new drug therapies for a leading inherited cause of mental retardation (Fragile X Syndrome) and some types of autism. Star Freebies and Gay Muppets
At Sundance, everyone looks at everyone else to see if they recognize you, if you're famous, or you matter. They're also checking out the Steve Buscemi. Jason Silverman and Wired magazine's Jennifer Hillner report from Park City, Utah. Toyon: Heteromeles Arbutifolia
Description of this California native plant, which is also known as Christmas berry or California holly. Discusses locations found in California, history of the shrub, growing the plant, and historical food uses of the toyon berry. From the newsletter of the California Native Plant Society. Scientists Discover Important Beauty Secret For Balanced Skin Color An
In the timeless quest for healthier, younger looking skin, scientists made an important discovery with implications ranging from helping doctors develop more natural looking bioengineered skin grafts to helping cosmetics companies develop new products for the "perfect"sunless tan. The research study shows for the first time how to manipulate skin tone and color using cells previously thought to play no significant role in this function. Treating Autism 'Right The First Time'
Autism therapy is bedeviled by unpredictable outcomes. Even with the best behavioral treatments, which are the only ones to have been scientifically demonstrated to work -- says Laura Schreibman, professor of psychology and director of the Autism Research Program at UCSD -- some children improve dramatically, some only somewhat and others not at all. [Odd] Woman Shocked by Claim She Was Slain
A woman was shocked to learn Friday that a photo of what appeared to be her old driver's license showed up on an Islamic Web site along with a claim that she had been captured in southern Iraq and slain. Autism Linked To Mirror Neuron Dysfunction
Seeing is doing -- at least it is when mirror neurons are working normally. But in autistic individuals, say researchers from the University of California, San Diego, the brain circuits that enable people to perceive and understand the actions of others do not behave in the usual way. Immune System Modulation Can Halt Liver Failure In Animals
Researchers have a developed a totally new approach to treating liver failure -- manipulating the immune response. If the results of the animal study can be applied in human patients, the approach may be able to keep patients alive until donor organs become available or to support liver function until the organ can regenerate itself, eliminating the need for a transplant. Familiar Blood Pressure Drug May Prevent Osteoporosis
A form of beta blocker, a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure and ward off repeat heart attacks, may provide the answer to preventing osteoporosis, said a Baylor College of Medicine researcher.
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