Cloning insulin gene shows promise and cautions
University of California researchers cloned the insulin gene of a rat and produced copies in bacteria, a step toward human insulin production. Experts at the University of Chicago warn that translating DNA into usable insulin remains uncertain and discuss challenges in purification and allergy risks.
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Chicago Daily News
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University of Chicago
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Mosquitoes Aid Search for Smugglers in Florida Swamps
Monroe County Sheriff William Freeman announced the 24 hour operation ended after 11 men were arrested and about 50 tons of marijuana were seized in mosquito infested coastal swamps near Key Largo Florida. Freeman said he presumed all suspects were found despite the heavy mosquitos.
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Mummies Found in Philadelphia Academy Crates
Officials schedule autopsy on a 2200-year-old mystery body found two weeks ago in the Academy of Natural Sciences. Two mummified figures, an adult and an infant, were unearthed by a museum staffer sorting crates of fish specimens. Origin and storage duration remain unknown.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Sciences
Academy
Pianist Hampton Hawes Dies at 49 in Los Angeles
Jazz pianist and composer Hampton Hawes died at 49 after a brain hemorrhage suffered Sunday. His autobiography Raise Up Off Me recounts his early heroin addiction and path to recovery.
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Los Angeles
Hampton Hawes
Mitchell Haldeman likely headed for prison soon
The Supreme Court refused to hear the appeals of former Attorney General John Mitchell and ex White House chief of staff H R Haldeman leaving them and John Ehrlichman facing likely prison within a month. Mitchell could go to Allenwood or Maxwell Air Force Base while Haldeman probable at Lompoc. Attorneys eye a last minute reconsideration but jail could begin within 25 days.
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Wind whipped Cobalt fire destroys large section of town
Arson is suspected after a six hour blaze levelled about 60 buildings in Cobalt Ontario. The fire forced 140 residents from their homes and left a fifth of the town of 2200 damaged. Mayor Bruce Lonsdale asked for disaster designation as Sam Hughes of Haileybury aided investigations. Police say no charges yet as officers work overtime to keep sightseers away.
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