Malaria vaccine reports boost from navy gene therapy approach
Scientists at the U S Navy and researchers report a malaria vaccine using naked DNA injected into muscle to trigger T cell and immune responses. Early volunteer tests show high protection and good tolerability though large scale trials are pending. The work, discussed by the American Society of Gene Therapy, aims for cheap, adaptable vaccines.
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Virginia man pleads guilty in racial killing case
A white man, Louis Ceparano, 43, pleaded guilty and received two consecutive life terms for burning a black man alive and severing his head with a dull ax. He testified that co defendant Emmett Cressell Jr., 37, killed Garnett Johnson as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty.
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City Bets and Betsy Items in Evening Briefs
Local notices list include Lady Luck 8th Mississippi Belle 16th Diamond Jo 25th and special excursions with contact 362 3939. Hawkeye Downs bingo tonight at 6 30 with $5 admission. Meskwaki Casino daily tours 8 30 am. downtown parking available $45 monthly. Berger Furrier storage and Kings and Queens Coaches nightly to Tama with contact numbers.
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Iowa secretary of state Pate promotes via theater ads
Explore the controversy over Paul Pate using theater ads to boost turnout and his image as Iowa secretary of state. Officials note a long Iowa tradition of such campaigns, while critics question the political use of official duties and campaign ties. The total ad cost is listed at 14500 dollars with Farrell free and Pate covering travel.
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Smoking tactic eyed by Solon City Council
Solon officials discussed a new underage tobacco exposure plan proposed by James Martinek, Solon city attorney and county Board of Health chair. Mayor Merlin Studt questioned the plan's validity, while supporters aim to begin this summer and explore Linn County interest if Johnson County succeeds.
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