Genome advances link DNA to disease and height
Four years after finishing the human genome map scientists report rapid progress linking DNA variants to diseases like cancer diabetes and AIDS. Findings in Nature and NEJM highlight DNA changes that influence height and heart attack risk, guiding lifestyle changes and future therapies.
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Teri Manolio
National Human Genome Research Institute
Bethesda
Boston
Nature
New England Journal of Medicine
Camping Trip From Hades Highlights Summer Mishaps
The Gazette recalls a Cedar Rapids family a 1986 Boundary Waters trip fraught with mishaps. Jan Aucutt Tony and four kids faced flat tires, a capsized canoe, broken gear, and rain while enduring a string of clumsy misfortunes and soggy clothes.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
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Tony Allcutt
Cedar Rapids
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Toni Marie
Scott
Canada
Boundary Waters
Dick Hogan
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Ummer
Hades
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Giant flies trigger dog’s tent refusal and ranger ticket
A family’s trip ends with giant flies forcing the dog to stay inside a tent as a ranger issues a $50 fine for a brought soft drink can. The dog then bites the ranger. On day two no firewood is found at a second site and five hours pass to set up camp, locate wood, and cook.
Cedar Rapids debunks myths as culture scene grows
In Cedar Rapids a transplant finds vibrant art and accessible entertainment despite stereotypes. Local leaders like Doug Neumann cite efforts to shift perceptions while downtown revitalization gains pace with 31 restaurants within four blocks.
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Cedar Rapids
Doug Neumann
Vineria
Blairs Ferry Road
Iowa City
Tad Emanuel
Fewer Hunters and Less Revenue Shift in U S Hunting Trends
The Fish and Wildlife Service shows a 10 percent drop in hunters aged 16 plus from 14 million in 1996 to 12.5 million in 2006, with declines concentrated in the New England, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific states. A 15 percent fall in fishing participation follows, from 35.2 million to 30 million, raising concerns about license fees and wildlife conservation funding.
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Associated Press
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
New England
Rocky Mountains
Pacific States
Gregg Patterson
Ducks Unlimited
Patterson
Fish and Wildlife Service
Iowa hunting and fishing numbers vary by year
U S Fish and Wildlife Service data show 254000 hunters in 2006 vs 243000 in 2001 and 368000 in 1996. Anglers reach 436000 in 2006, down from 542000 in 2001 and 497000 in 1996.
Federal survey on hunting and fishing opens online
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites participation in a national hunting and fishing survey. Residents can access the survey at the federal assistance site and contribute preferences, behaviors, and regional insights.
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