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Politics

Science issues like stem cells and climate change are going to be high priority in new Democratic Congress. CSM


Environment

Democratic Congress unlikely to allow expanded offshore drilling. NYT


Science

Humorous names for genes discovered in fruit flies do not translate well to the clinic. NYT


Animals

Panda porn: what an age we live in. Reuters


Cancer

Manipulating immune cells can help fight melanoma. BBC, Guardian

Firefighters have a higher risk of developing certain cancers. BBC


HIV/AIDS

Life expectancy with HIV has increased. NYT


Health

Doctors can use Google to help with diagnoses. BBC, CBC

Children may have hardening arteries. Reuters


Climate Change/Global Warming/Alternative Energy

Kyoto countries are looking to extend the pact. Reuters

Storm surge barriers may be needed to protect New York City. CSM


Stem Cells

Stem cells used to treat diabetes in mice. BBC

And to restore sight in mice. WP


Miscellaneous

Accurate scientific facts are finding their way into TV shows. LAT

Artificial stomach created. BBC


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