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Ben Knaup
Professional Experience: Like a lot of people, I began my television career working in production. My first gig was running audio and robotic studio cameras at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I was there for a little over three years before moving on...Tags: Elections, Photography, Luther Vandross, ESPN (tv network), Colleges and Universities
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Scientists announce strides toward wheat genome sequence
Recent news of a “shotgun sequence” of the wheat genome inspired excitement about the possibilities for breakthrough science based on increased understanding of the crop's complex genetic make-up. Sequencing the wheat genome has been a long-term goal of...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Medical Research, Science and Technology
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Tracking down the parents of sweet orange
Valencia, Spain – Detailing the ancestry of sweet orange has been a long-sought prize for citrus scientists. On Friday, the leader of a group that has been analyzing the genetic makeup of citrus said in a scientific talk that the ponkan -- a large,...
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Ob-gynecologists back genetic blood test for at-risk women
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New, non-invasive tests for chromosomal disorders should be reserved for pregnant women with a higher-than-average risk of having a baby with Down syndrome, doctors said this week. The screening tests, which find small amounts...Tags: Genetic Condition, Medical Procedures and Tests, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, DNA, Genetics
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Nov. 9, 1994: Robinson guilty of three murders
Of The Morning CallHarvey M. Robinson, 19, was convicted last night of three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two Allentown women and a teen-age girl. A Lehigh County jury will have to decide whether to sentence Robinson to death or life imprisonment for...Tags: Assault, Throat, DNA, Punishment, Sex Crimes
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UNCOMMON BOND: Siblings share rare genetic disorder
kpeek@amnews.comFor the Jennings family, the unknown is a real part of their lives. Vanessa, 11, and Jacob, 7, were diagnosed with a rare disease in 2008. At the time, Vanessa was 7 and Jacob just 2. Doctors had been testing Vanessa since she was about 2 years old in...Tags: National Institutes of Health, Asthma, Liver Disease, Genetic Condition, Health Organizations
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Huge DNA code of the Christmas tree being revealed
AP Science WriterNEW YORK (AP) — To millions of people, the Christmas tree is a cheerful sight. To scientists who decipher the DNA codes of plants and animals, it's a monster. We're talking about the conifer, the umbrella term for cone-bearing trees like the...Tags: DNA, Medical Research, Rockefeller Center, Genetics, Biology
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Transplant of sibling's stem cells shows promise in sickle-cell fight
Ieshea Thomas, who has suffered from sickle cell anemia nearly all of her life, recently received a life-changing gift from her sister: stem cells. Her sister Ivenus' donation of stem cells in November means Thomas' body is now able to produce normally...
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Shopping: Beach-town boutiques from Venice to Laguna
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticWith summer in full swing, it's time to hit the beach — for sunning, yes, but also for shopping. There's a new level of sophistication in shopping along the coast. Locally owned boutiques with a curated point of view are changing the flavor of...Tags: Dresses (clothing), Chanel S.A., Givenchy, Stella McCartney, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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In defiance of science, the beat goes on in Lake County
Change of SubjectAnywhere else, the tale of Bennie Starks would be unbelievable. In 1986, Starks, then 26, was convicted of rape and battery in an attack on a 69-year-old north suburban woman who identified Starks as her assailant. The best available scientific...... -
Getting educated on GMOs
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post to The Baltimore Sun's health blog Picture of Health (baltimoresun.com/pictureofhealth), which is printed here. This week, Karen Kolowski weighs in on...Tags: United Nations, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Medical Procedures and Tests, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Health Organizations
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