Leptin burns fat inside cells, new study shows
Washington AP Leptin, a brain appetite hormone, also burns fat inside body cells. In genetically boosted rats, fat disappeared in fat storing cells, muscle, liver and pancreas within seven days, lowering blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity. Human relevance remains unproven.
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Roger Unger
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National Academy of Sciences
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Gene SHOX linked to some cases of short stature
Researchers in Germany the Netherlands and Japan report the SHOX gene as a strong candidate for causing shortness in some children. In a family with multiple short members the flaw appeared in all five who met the height criteria but not in three who did not. The finding could guide understanding of height biology and potential future therapies.
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Japan
Nature Genetics
Alzheimer’s study links defective gene to brain damage
Washington AP report notes researchers found a mitochondrial DNA mutation in Alzheimer's patients that disrupts glucose processing, raising brain oxygen free radicals and killing neurons. University of Virginia’s Dr. W Davis Parker leads the study with Zaven Khachaturian of the Alzheimer’s Association calling it potentially pivotal for diagnosis and understanding disease development. The work isolates mitochondrial DNA, showing a cytochrome c oxidase gene mutation causes energy failure and radical production in brain cells.
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Washington
W. Davis Parker
University of Virginia
National Academy of Sciences
Zaven Khachaturian
Alzheimer’s Association
Dole Surges Back in Washington After Loss
Six months after losing the presidency, Bob Dole reappears in Washington shaping policy and influence. He assists Gingrich with a $300,000 loan, meets Clinton over a chemical weapons treaty, and plans a post Senate life as a lawyer and public figure while denying any desire for wealth. He keeps ties to the Hill, reads Roll Call, watches C-SPAN, and reflects on being a gracious loser with a renewed voice in national affairs.
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Domenici
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Barry Goldwater
George McGovern
Jimmy Carter
Trent Lott
Lott
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Bush
Gerald
Ford
Antimatter fountain spotted near Milky Way core
A NASA gamma ray study reports a towering cloud of antimatter near the Milky Way center, forming a 3,000 light-year fountain. Researchers from five institutions cite possible antimatter factories near black holes and a one‑sided plume likely from a low pressure region lifting like a boil over a pot.
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Earth
Charles Dermer
Naval Research Laboratory
Washington
NASA
Galactic Center
James D. Kurfess
Kurfess
Milky Way
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Harassment suit targets Lew Lieberbaum brokerage
Three former Lew Lieberbaum & Co. employees sue the New York firm alleging a daily barrage of harassment. The federal complaint cites degrading sexual comments and actions by four brokers at Garden City offices, with harassment extending offsite including alleged assault and hiring strippers. The suit seeks unspecified damages and punitive penalties potentially exceeding $1 billion. The firm denies the allegations.
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Lew Lieberbaum & Co. Inc
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Lieberbaum
Kimberly A. Casper
Deanna Caliendo
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