Potential SARS treatment using silencing RNA shows promise
Researchers led by Patrick Lu of Intradigm Corp report that interfering RNA or siRNA can reduce SARS infection in macaques and lessen lung damage. In tests, nasal sprays delivered siRNA before or after exposure, with treated monkeys displaying milder symptoms and less lung injury than controls.
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Pope Benedict XVI closes first foreign trip in Germany
Pope Benedict XVI ends his four day visit in Germany with an open air Mass for about a million in Cologne and interfaith outreach. He cautions against secularism and do it yourself religion while urging youth to live by truth and goodness. He also meets Jewish and Muslim leaders stressing dialogue and peace.
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Discovery Returns Home to Florida After Space Flight
Discovery arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday atop a modified 747 ending a 5.8 million mile journey. Bad weather delayed Florida arrival and the shuttle traveled 2200 miles from Edwards California via Louisiana before landing in California. NASA won’t resume flights until at least March after inspecting gear from the international space station.
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