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FACTBOX-U.S. Supreme Court says human genes cannot be patented
ReutersJune 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court decided on Thursday that human genes cannot be patented, but said patents on synthetically produced genetic material are valid. The issue has gained importance for patients in recent years as scientists make...Tags: Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Ovarian Cancer, U.S. Supreme Court, Biology
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USDA says working to provide validated test for GMO wheat
ReutersJune 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Agriculture Department, reeling from the discovery of unapproved genetically modified (GM) wheat growing in Oregon, said on Thursday it is working to make "appropriate and validated" tests available to detect the wheat....Tags: Genetic Engineering, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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U.S. top court bars patents on human genes unless synthetic
Reuters* Unanimous ruling is first of its kind for U.S. top court * Compromise decision was sought by Obama administration * Myriad Genetics shares rise after ruling, then fall * Decision could help people get cheaper genetic tests (Recasts lead, adds...Tags: Judges, Science and Technology, Mastectomy, Clarence Thomas, Ovarian Cancer
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Despite medical challenges, student graduates with honors
The soft spoken 17-year-old Bethel High School student clasped her hands together and fidgeted in her seat as she carefully thought before she discussed her surgeries, something she's not too keen on discussing. Denise Bluxome would much rather talk...
Tags: Nags Head, Thomas Nelson Community College, Graduation, Astrocytoma, Students
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Crash hurts two Miami motorcycle officers in Obama's motorcade
Sun SentinelTwo veteran city of Miami police officers were hurt Wednesday night while escorting President Barack Obama's motorcade back to Miami International Airport following his fundraising trip to Miami Beach. According to Miami police, Sergeant Rufus Devane...Tags: Barack Obama, Miami International Airport, The Miami Herald
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Powerful X-ray reveals archaeopteryx feather's hidden colors
A powerful X-ray machine, that shines a light brighter than the sun, has helped science detectives determine the color of a 150-million-year-old feather that once belonged to an archaeopteryx, an ancient animal that shared traits with both birds and...
Tags: Paleontology, X-rays, Education, Science and Technology, Stanford University
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Doping-Spain hopes new anti-doping law will help Olympic bid
ReutersBy Edgar Aribau MADRID, June 13 (Reuters) - Spain brought itself into line with international guidelines when its parliament approved a new anti-doping law on Thursday, saying it would boost Madrid's chances of hosting the 2020 Olympic Games. The 'law...Tags: Judges, Punishment, Olympic Games, Politics, Justice System
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Madigan goes against Quinn on pension reform
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday tried to increase the pressure on fellow Democrats in the Senate to get behind his version of pension reform and abandon their own as they head into Gov. Pat Quinn’s special session next...Tags: Interior Policy, Oswego, Politics, Christine Radogno, John J Cullerton
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Kaiser research method has potential to transform US health care system
Contra Costa TimesWALNUT CREEK, Calif. It was a nuisance and David Gassman put it off for three weeks, but he finally put a little stool sample into a tube and mailed it to a Kaiser Permanente lab. It's a good thing he did. The test indicated he had colon cancer. The 68-...Tags: Walnuts, Science and Technology, Health and Medical Professionals, Sigmoidoscopy, Physical Therapists
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Ireland agrees to early review of troubled banks' loans
ReutersDUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland has agreed to a detailed review of its troubled banks' loan books this year to placate its international lenders and will have its stress tests before a Europe-wide exercise in 2014. The move is designed to appease concerns...Tags: Dublin (Ireland), European Central Bank, Economy, Business and Finance, European Union, Finance
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Spanish austerity cuts put lives at risk, study finds
Reuters* Researchers warn of spread of disease if cuts continue * Health workers say they are shocked, numbed by austerity By Kate Kelland LONDON, June 13 (Reuters) - Austerity cuts in Spain could lead to the effective dismantling of large parts of its...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Science and Technology, European Union, HIV, Spain
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Mother says Pennsylvania girl's lung transplant a success
++++++++++++++++++++ || || ++++++++++++++++++++ A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl with cystic fibrosis who only became eligible for an adult organ transplant because of a federal judge's order is out of surgery after a double-lung transplant on...
Tags: Judges, Human Interest, Healthcare Provider, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lung Transplants
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