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Huge DNA code of the Christmas tree being revealed
AP Science WriterNEW YORK (AP) — To millions of people, the Christmas tree is a cheerful sight. To scientists who decipher the DNA codes of plants and animals, it's a monster. We're talking about the conifer, the umbrella term for cone-bearing trees like the...Tags: Science, Technology, Norway, Religious Festivals, Rockefeller Center
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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: Genetics, Education, Medical Research, Agriculture, Colleges and Universities
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Tracking down the parents of sweet orange
Valencia, Spain – Detailing the ancestry of sweet orange has been a long-sought prize for citrus scientists. On Friday, the leader of a group that has been analyzing the genetic makeup of citrus said in a scientific talk that the ponkan -- a large,...
Tags: Genetics, Oranges, Valencia (Spain), Brazil, 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: Justice System, Prosecution, Assault, Throat, Punishment
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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: Genetic Condition, Health and Safety at School, Hospitals and Clinics, Anemia, Health Treatments
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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: Dining and Drinking, Charlie Chaplin, Candy, Flowers and Gifts, Arts and Culture, Sports
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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...... -
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: Medical Research, Colon Cancer, American Lung Association, Cancer, Health
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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: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture, United Nations, Health Organizations
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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: Financial Aid, Deportation, Barack Obama, High Schools, Republican Party
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Behavioral health careers tap individual, collective experience
Tribune Media ServicesIf you're looking for a career that can have a profound impact on the lives of others, you may want to look at the many opportunities in psychology. The question of why people do the things they do is an age-old study. However, psychology – the...Tags: Religion and Belief, Parkinson's Disease, Medical Specialization, Schizophrenia, Science and Technology
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SpaceX rocket carries Maryland science project into space
As the space capsule called Dragon hurtled toward the International Space Station at about 17,500 miles per hour on Friday, no space enthusiast was more enthralled than Paul Warren, a self-described "nerd" who attends Henry E. Lackey High School in...
Tags: Nottingham, Colleges and Universities, Physiology, High Schools, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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