Italian researchers create pigs carrying human gene DAF for transplant hope
University of Milan scientists used swine sperm fused with human decay accelerating factor DNA to fertilize pig eggs. The resulting 205 piglets in 20 litters showed human genes in heart, liver, and kidneys at 20 to 50 percent, with inheritance across generations.
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Washington
University of Milan
Marialuisa Lavitrano
National Academy of Sciences
Lavitrano
Slacker workout episode calories list from Osbournes show
A quirky tally of daily activities with calorie estimates from the Osbournes episode. It includes 30 minutes rug putting, 30 seconds of shaking syrup, 60 calories for a long bath, 3 calories for a pizza call, and a nibble on a Nile royal barge meal totalling 60 calories with grape-subtractions.
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Hershey
Nile River
Royal Barge
Flu Shot Clinic Schedule Across Five Counties This Week
Flu shot clinics are set across multiple sites including First Baptist Church Carterville and First United Methodist Murphysboro on Tuesday, Steeleville Pharmacy and VNA Tip Homecare offices in Herrin and Anna, Crab Orchard Library, Union Planters Bank Lesser, and more through Friday with additional Monday and Thursday slots. Eligible residents should bring identification and any up to date insurance information as sites vary by day and location.
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S. Division St
Carterville
First United Methodist Church
Pine St
Murphysboro
Steeleville Pharmacy
W. Broadway St
Herrin
W. Park Ave
Anna
E. Vienna St
Crab Orchard
Saraville Road
United Methodist Church
Creal Springs
Union Planters Bank
S. Park St
Lesser
VNA Tip Homecare
New USDA Labels Clear Organic Standards Nationwide
Washington AP. New organic labels appear this week showing products grown by a certified farmer who avoids conventional pesticides fertilizers and biotechnology. The USDA standards aim to end state level variation and ensure consistency nationwide per Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agriculture
Ann Veneman
Bush pushes steps to ease access to generic drugs
President Bush proposed an election year move to curb patent lawsuits that delay generics and lower prescription costs. He framed it as aiding seniors while critics warned of possible loopholes. The plan targets stays that slow generic entry, with the administration projecting about 3 billion dollars in annual savings.
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Washington
Bush
White House
Rose Garden
Congress
Senate
America
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Schumer
Disappointing Iressa results in lung cancer trials
Two large trials with 2000 patients show no survival difference when Iressa is added to first line chemotherapy. Experts at a Nice European Society of Medical Oncology meeting say the drug may still have a role, though optimal use and patient selection remain unclear.
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Nice
France
European Society of Medical Oncology
Iressa
AstraZeneca PLC
Paul Bunn Jr
University of Colorado Cancer Center
Bunn
American Society of Clinical Oncology
United States
Europe
David Johnson
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