How many genes does it take to make a person
Scientists weigh human gene counts against plant and worm genomes noting estimates range from about 28 000 to 153 478 with central bets near 60 000. The debate highlights that organismal complexity arises from gene regulation and protein variety rather than sheer gene number.
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Human Genome Sciences Inc
Rockville
Francis ‘Collins
National Human Genome Research Institute
Nature Genetics
Rubin
Phil Green
University of Washington
Seattle
Green
Feds push safer drug labels for pregnancy risks
An AP overview notes doctors know little about medication effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It details cases of women stopping needed meds, FDA plans to require annual safety data updates, and studies showing varying drug risks, dosing issues, and the need for better information for expectant mothers and clinicians.
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Feds
Washington
Gideon -Koren
Toronto
Food and Drug Administration
Nancy
FDA
Sandra Kweder
Karen
Hospital For
West Virginia University
Tim Tracy
Tracy
Kweder
Diana Zuck
Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham Win Merger OK
The FTC approved the 72 billion merger forming Glaxo SmithKline after required divestitures to preserve competition in key markets. SmithKline will sell Famvir and Denavir to Novartis, while Glaxo trades Zantac 75 rights to Pfizer. The new firm faces remaining regulatory steps and ongoing review of smoking cessation products.
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Washington
Glaxo Wellcome PLC
SmithKline Beecham PLC
Federal Trade Commission
Richard G. Parker
FTC
Bureau of Competition
SmithKline
Glaxo
Novartis AG
Pfizer
United States
U.S
Glaxo Wellcome
Glaxo- SmithKline
British High Court
Rabies Fatalities Reach Five in U.S. This Year
Five people have died from rabies in the United States this year, the first such deaths since 1998. Most victims were bitten by bats. cases occurred in California Georgia Minnesota New York and Wisconsin. The New York patient was a 54 year old Ghanaian man who died after a puppy bite prior to travel.
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Atlanta
United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
California
Georgia
Minnesota
New York
Wisconsin
Ghana
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Jurgenserv
Erman
The
National Center For Policy Research
Women &Families
Ottawa Herald
Giant Drug Firm
S. Walnut
Ottawa, Arcoaire
Ottawa
Ford
Emia
Ea Aw
Isste
Igale
Meine
Wang
Hana Efi
Lincoln
Olliaiwa
Bal Heey
Hah
Alec
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