White House defends donor dinners amid fundraising fire
President Clinton and the White House defend donor fundraisers for the Democratic National Committee as standard practice amid public criticism. The appeal offers access from $100000 donors to meetings with Clinton Gore and other officials, plus policy briefings and a daily tax report. Critics call it influence peddling while supporters cite tradition and reform rhetoric.
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FDA approves first impotence drug Coverjec
The FDA granted approval for Coverjec to treat male impotence, with injections producing an erection in 5 to 20 minutes in up to 80 percent of cases. Upjohn expects pharmacy availability by September. prescription only, price not yet set. About 10 to 20 million American men may experience impotence, caused by disease, psychology, or drug side effects.
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Key to conception found in sperm protein ZRK
Researchers from Duke and colleagues report isolation of ZRK, a zona receptor kinase on sperm head that triggers enzymes to penetrate the egg shell. The finding, published in Science, suggests new contraceptives including a possible male options if a safe delivery to testes is found. Potential vaccines for women may take over a decade to develop. The work notes challenges in inducing anti ZRK antibodies and explores barriers such as body biology and delivery methods.
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