Are Genetically Modified Pigs The Future of Organ Transplantation?
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For Patients Needing Transplants, Hope Arrives on Tiny Hooves
Some scientists are confident that organs from genetically modified pigs will one day be routinely transplanted into humans. But substantial ethical questions remain.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
His cancer treatment was failing. A fecal transplant turned it around.
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A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
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Red Wings Organization Trades for Nikolai Knyzhov
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How much does cryptocrime pay?
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Report: Ducks Organization Recalls Stian Solberg from SHL
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AI is turbocharging organized crime, E.U. police agency warns
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"Super pigs" cause chaos along U.S.-Canada border
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Organizers of Taiwan marathon apologize over trophies shaped like a Chinese machine gun
Organizers of a military-linked marathon in southern Taiwan have apologized after handing out trophies in the shape of a Chinese machine gun.NBC News - 1d -
DOJ drug, organized crime task force chief fired
The head of a Justice Department task force dealing with organized crime and drug trafficking was fired by the Trump administration Friday, and he indicated he believes politics may have played a ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
'I couldn't cope if I passed rare skin condition to my kids'
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Canary Wharf is turning organic in its drive to survive
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The Future of Aid
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The right-to-repair movement is growing as wins stack up
But six states have passed right-to-repair laws, protecting consumers’ abilities to repair or modify their products.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Ski jumping cheating scandal: Norwegian Olympians Marius Lindvik, Johann Andre Forfang under formal suspicion
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Scientists find natural molecule that works like Ozempic
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US stock futures inch higher after selloff amid recession concerns
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Why the Vikings could reportedly determine Aaron Rodgers' future
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Trump’s cuts to higher education are sacrificing America’s future
American colleges and universities will lose their global preeminence, innovation will suffer, future scientists, doctors, artists and philosophers will not get trained and potentially ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump Organization Sues Capital One for Closing Its Accounts
President Trump’s family business accused the bank of violating consumer protection laws by closing its accounts in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
World Health Organization warns of possible tuberculosis surge because of USAID cuts
Health authorities say that the Trump administration’s gutting of USAID raises the risk of a global surge in tuberculosis cases and deaths.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
These Iguanas Got Carried Away and Ended Up in Fiji, 5,000 Miles From Home
Genetic evidence suggests that the reptiles somehow managed millions of years ago to make an ocean crossing from North America to Fiji.The New York Times - 1d -
Van Dijk says ‘there’s going to be news’ on Liverpool future
Virgil van Dijk has reiterated his commitment to Liverpool and has insisted there will be news on his future before the end of the season.Van Dijk’s current contract expires in the summer and there ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Dallas governor Patrick Dumont on Doncic trade: 'This was a decision about the future'
Trading a 25-year-old Doncic for a 32-year-old Anthony Davis was about the future? Sure.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Virgil van Dijk on family life, Arne Slot and uncertain Liverpool future
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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 45, Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr
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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 44, Georgia C Jared Wilson
Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Georgia C Jared WilsonYahoo Sports - 1d -
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 43, Missouri WR Luther Burden III
Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Missouri WR Luther Burden IIIYahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump says China’s Xi to visit the US in ‘not too distant future’
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5-star QB commit Dia Bell issues encouraging recruiting update regarding Longhorns' future
With rumors swirling, Dia Bell addressed his Longhorns future on SaturdayYahoo Sports - 2d -
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
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Germany’s political upheaval and the transatlantic alliance’s uncertain future
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Van Dijk won't 'panic' over Liverpool future
Virgil van Dijk won't "panic" about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season."The only thing I know is that I want ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Dow futures inch higher after recession fears fuel plunge
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Stock futures even Thursday amid trade war and looming government shutdown
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Newcastle Star Drops Hint About His Future Amid Contract Uncertainty
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