New AIDS gene therapy aims to arm newborns against HIV
At the AIDS conference in Yokohama, Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal outlined a plan to alter infected newborns by adding a ribozyme gene to stem cells. The engineered cells would produce a protein that cripples HIV by destroying its RNA, potentially giving a single-injection treatment in the future. The approach remains experimental and uncertain.
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Flossie Wong-Staal
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Argentina to arrest 4 Iranians in Jewish center bombing
A judge ordered the arrest of four Iranians linked to last month's car bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center that killed 35 and injured more than 200. The suspects, unnamed in court records, were identified by local media as Iranian Embassy employees. The attack damaged the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association and the Delegation of Argentine Jewish Associations, the region's largest Jewish community.
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Nasrin Leaves Bangladesh Under Death Threat
Taslima Nasrin, the feminist writer with a price on her head from Muslim extremists, has left Bangladesh after two months in hiding. Home Secretary Azimuddin Ahmed said she was free to go anywhere and surfaced on Aug. 3 to face a charge of insulting Islam. bail granted, no trial date set.
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Bangladesh
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All 160 Survive Korean Air Jetliner Crash
A Korean Air Airbus A 300 from Seoul skidded off a rain slick runway on Cheju island while landing ahead of a approaching typhoon. The jet burst into flames but all 160 people aboard escaped unharmed. The pilot attempted an abort but could not stop before hitting a safety barricade.
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Taiwan in line for more U S recognition
President Clinton is expected to approve a policy shift in coming weeks to elevate Taiwan’s political standing and recognize its growing economic power in Asia. The review awaits final choices, with diplomats and business representatives set for higher status.
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Taiwan
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Typhoon Doug Costs Taiwan Big Losses in Five Years
TAIPEI Taiwan Typhoon Doug which left 10 people dead caused more than 110 million dollars in damage the worst storm loss in five years the government said today The typhoon which hit Monday was the third storm to batter Taiwan this year
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