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U.S. top court bars patents on human genes unless synthetic
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday prohibited patents on naturally occurring human genes but allowed legal protections on synthetically produced genetic material in a compromise ruling hailed as a partial victory for...Tags: Education, Mastectomy, Science and Technology, Science, U.S. Supreme Court
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Centre College research on energy drinks creates buzz
Centre CollegeFor many college students, "pulling an all-nighter" is a familiar routine typically accomplished with copious amounts of caffeine. Often, the go-to option is a so-called "energy shot" drink that boasts a special blend of energy-boosting ingredients. ...Tags: Electroencephalography, Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Science, Psychology
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Arrhythmias more common in intense athletes: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cross-country skiers who have completed more races at faster speeds have a higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder than their slower, less-seasoned peers, a new study from Sweden suggests. Researchers found...Tags: Cross Country Skiing, Science and Technology, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Nordic Skiing, Sports
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Doctors: Supreme Court BRCA gene patent ruling benefits patients
When Dr. Wayne Grody heard that the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Myriad Genetics could not patent two genes linked to breast cancer, the UCLA medical geneticist was minutes from giving a well-worn speech on the years-old case to a room full of...
Tags: Mastectomy, Medical Procedures and Tests, City of Hope, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, University of California, Los Angeles
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Even babies prefer the underdog, psychologists say
The human brain may be wired to sympathize with the underdog. Even if the underdog is a yellow square being chased by a blue circle, and the brain has been checking out the outside world for only 10 months. A Japanese research team found that 16 of 20...Tags: Science and Technology, Human Interest, Research
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At-home weight loss programs for kids lack evidence
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Programs designed to prevent childhood obesity in the home don't affect kids' weight a year or more down the line, according to a review of the evidence. But that conclusion comes from only a small number of available...Tags: Pediatrics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Johns Hopkins University, Weight
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Smarter CT scanning of kids would prevent 3,020 cancers each year
Approximately 3,020 cancers could be prevented each year if doctors were more judicious about ordering CT scans for kids, according to a new study. A CT scan is essentially a series of X-rays combined to give physicians a three-dimensional view of a...
Tags: American Cancer Society, Radiology, Leukemia, Science and Technology, X-rays
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Hundreds turn out for Relay for Life
Hundreds of local residents spent Saturday night at Goucher College for the Relay for Life of North Baltimore County. "It's a full community event, so (we had) everything from high-school teams to people of all ages," American Cancer Society Community...
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Poll shows Californians favor legalizing same-sex marriage
As the Supreme Court prepares a decision on the fate of Proposition 8, nearly six in 10 California voters now believe same-sex marriage should be legal, with support rising among older voters and in all regions of the state, a new poll has found. The...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Religion and Belief, Gays and Lesbians, Marriage, Minority Groups
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Car crashes should be a global health priority, scientists say
Given the personal suffering caused by traffic accidents -- 1.2 million deaths a year worldwide -- there's far too little attention paid by health researchers, scientists argued Tuesday. In 2030, such accidents are projected to become the fifth-...Tags: Science and Technology, Diana, Princess of Wales, Heart Disease, Breast Cancer, Disasters and Accidents
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