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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 2002

Page

13

Jaws Emerged From Sharklike Changes in Gene Activity

A University of Reading researcher suggests jaws appeared when a Hox gene faded in certain embryos. Lampreys, jawless fish, show activity of a mouth‑forming Hox gene, whereas jawed animals do not. The study ties morphological innovation to genetic regulation during evolution.

Nature University of Reading England

Hand washing saves lives and health habits linger

Davis Piazza at Meredith College demonstrates hand washing to prevent disease while CDC data and studies reveal that most adults claim to wash after using public restrooms but far fewer actually do. The piece notes meningococcal meningitis scares, parent responses in Raleigh, and historical lessons on hand hygiene. It cites disease, vaccines, and risk perception as drivers of behavior.

Ellen Brewer Meredith College North Carolina Davis Piazza Davis Federal Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Raleigh N.C Vienna

Handwashing basics and times to wash hands

Guidance covers washing before during and after food prep and meals, after bathroom use, after handling animals, diapers, sneezing, coughing, or helping with tissues, and when someone near you is ill. Emphasizes wet soap lather scrub for 15 seconds, rinse dry, use a towel to turn off water, with sanitizer as backup when water is unavailable.

New Cholesterol Guidelines Clarify LDL and Testing Rules

The update preserves total cholesterol values while fine tuning LDL targets. It calls for a complete lipid profile including total cholesterol HDL LDL and triglycerides after a 12 hour fast, with LDL goals tied to risk: under 100 mg/dL for high risk under 130 for intermediate under 160 for low risk.

Scranton, Pa

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