Pig to human organ transplants may arrive in five to seven years
Boston researchers at an AAAS conference report progress in xenotransplantation by genetically modifying pig organs to be human compatible. Two firms have produced cloned miniature pigs missing one gene linked to immune rejection, but scientists caution ethical and scientific issues remain before clinical trials.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lawsuit claims Hines profited from Schneidewind mineral rights
Senior Schneidewind, represented by Taylor of Murphysboro and Eric Rhein of Belleville, sues Hines alleging unconscionable and fraudulent dealings over mineral and surface rights. He seeks nullification of the deal and a trust for revenues. The suit details tax delinquency purchases in Saline County, a 1998 meeting in Marissa, and a quitclaim deed transferring rights on 24 parcels totaling about 5,000 acres. The defense calls the claim meritless and notes venue questions. A preliminary date is not set.
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Saline County
Marissa
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Shadow program links students with doctors in family medicine
Patel guides students through varied cases with focus on difficult chronic lower back pain. Migone, set to graduate May 2003, welcomes mentoring as a way to recruit more family physicians. Since 1981 the program has enrolled 1,454 students, benefiting communities by connecting future doctors with residents.
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Migone
Barham Pension in Limbo as Retirement System Reviews
Mary notes the pension could be suspended by the retirement system and Barham may appeal. If the attorney general’s office allows him to keep the pension, the process could end quickly. Mary says the outcome is unpredictable and could go either way.
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Barham
Attorney General’s Office
Accuracy Hotline Notice from The Southern Illinoisan
Readers are urged to report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan using the Accuracy Hotline. Call 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from elsewhere to provide corrections or concerns.
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