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Popular Science
Thomas Linville
pg.20
Due: 10-13-98
December 1997
Submitted: 8-Oct-98
Color-Coded Mice
Osaka University Molecular Biologist Masaru Okabe and colleagues implanted a gene that produces green fluorescent protein into fertilized mouse eggs. GFP is the substance that make some types of jellyfish glow. When transplanted into a mouse it gives the entire animal, including internal organs, a greenish fluorescence under blue light. They use these colored cells as markers for research of cancer to see how the cancer progresses and to see how bone marrow marked interacts with the immune system.


"Internet"
Minsun Yim
don't know
Due: 10/13/98
doesn't say
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Developing new cancer therapies
"Biotherapies Incorporated" in Ann Arbor, Michigan is developing a new therapy for breast cancer in cooperation with the Mammastatin Research Institute(MRI). Mammastatin is a human protein which has been identified in hu -man blood, but absent or found at lower levels in the blood of breast cancer patients. It inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells, and it can completely block the growth os the cancer cells if it were used at high concentration. " Mammastatin Research" is developing Mammastatin as a replacement therapy to halt breast cancer progression.


The Cincinnati Enquier
Nicole Beachy
pp A4
Due: October 13, 1998
Saturday-Oct. 10, 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Canadian Pollution Rises
A recent study on pollution throughout N. America, showed that pollution in the U.S. has decreased 2.1% since 1995. However Canada's pollution rate has increased 3.9%. Ammonia, Zinc, and Nitric Acid make up almost 1/2


Readers Digest
Linda Sluder
13
Due: 10/13/98
October 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
Don't Be a Victim of Highway Crime
In 12-months between 1995 and 1996, more than 200,000 highway crimes were committed in the United States, including 20,000 serios offenses. The key to this article was that a person needs to be aware of their surroundings and to use common sense. The article offered several tips such as looking around to see who is around you and what is going on. Are there people standing around on the corner. If you feel someone is following you, don't drive home but to a well lit area. If you are in a minor accident, drive to a well lit and populated area to exchange information. You need to listen to your instincts.


cincinnati enquirer
erin hiestand
p.A22
Due: october 13
october 11, 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
reprieve from aids death leaves emotional stresses
Lazarus Syndrome is and affliction that happens to many patients who have survived the AIDS disease. It is a feeling of emotional helplessness after patients believed they were going to die of the disease. Many people feel psychological stress about rebuilding their future. The AIDS virus has dropped out of the top ten causes of death in America for the first time since 1990, due to recent advances in medicine. The protease inhibitors have pushed HIV levels below science's ability to detect then which causes the T-cells to revound. The Lazarus Syndrome has caused patients to become suicidal and end long-term relationships.


Glamour
Brandy Stretch
Cctober 1998:pp64 con.on 70.
Due: Cotober 13,1998
October 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
Miscarriage: What happens when a pregnancy can't last, and why
Most women think miscarriges happens because of something they do to make it happen. Well in this article it talks about how you really can't stop or make them happen at all. They do for a reason. And one of the reasons they talk about is how random genetic mutatuon in the embryo causes 60% of all miscarrages. The article explains how these mutations become more common in older women because research shows that 17% of a women eggs are chromosomally defective when your 25 and more are as you get older. So really it isn't something you made happen by strenuous exerise or not a good diet. It can just happen genetically.


Discover
Begley, Timothy W.
October 98: p.34
Due: 10\13\98
october 98
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
"How spiders make their silk"
Spider silk is stronger than any known natural or synthetic fiber. Scientists would love to know how to mass produce it. But unlike the silk from silkworms, spder silk will never be harvested directly from the animals. "[Spiders] are cannibals. You can't keep thousands of them in a little room," says Fritz Vollrath, an evolutionary zoologist from the u. of Aarhus in denmark. Vollrath studied the garden cross spider Araneus diadematus. He examined the duct that the silk comes out of. He found out that spiders harden their silk by acidifying it. This discovery may help scientists to produce it on an indutrial scale.


Enquirer
Bethany Vail
A3
Due: 10-13-98
10-13-98
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
3 Americans win nobel prize that led to Viagra
Three Americans won the Nobel Prize in medicine, Robert F. Furchogott, Louis J. Ignarro and Dr. Ferid Murad for finding that the gas commonly found in auto exhaust was also found in humans. This gas is called nitric oxide. This gas acts as a signal, telling blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure. Of this discovering they were able to make the drug viagra for men.


Family Circle
Jenny Catron
46-53
Due: October 13,1998
November 1,1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
The Good News About Cancer
The National Cancer Inst. believes the new drug tamoxifen(Novaldex) prevents breast cancer in women. There is much controversy over this drug. But with new treatments we're seeing real progress with cancer.


Submitted: 13-Oct-98
Linda Sluder
Comment on a Newsnote
Color Coded Mice
Wouldn't it be great if through science, we were able to marker cancerous genes and either destroy or alter them. On the downside of this advancement in detection is that health insurance cost may rise because people are living longer. Also we would be adding to the world's population, diminishing food supply and energy sources.



Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Survey finds as we age the sex doesn't
How was the data collected? Did the experimenters just take a poll? If so there may be a problem in the results. Many people could of been dishonest. The major problem concerning polls is accuracy. If this data soley relies on data obtained by polls than it may be invalid. Also, was there a difference in the sexual satisfaction of a sixty year old compared to a eighty year old? These aspects need to be taken into consideration concerning the validity of the experiment.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Allergic reactions to condoms
It is possible that women may have allergic reactions to condoms, but how was the reaction tested. Is this an experiment or just information about the side effects of spermicide? If this is an experiment, how was it tested? Did the experimenter have male and female subjects mate using different types of condoms? If so, how was the data collected and analyzed. Were the results significant?


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kasee Trefzger
Comment on a Newsnote
Allergic Reactions to Condoms
I was wondering if the article had any data on the symptoms they were coming up with. If many women are allergic to the lubrication or spermicide, I think it is pretty unsafe to go to a condom without unlubricated and


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
How spiders make their silk
What are scientists wanting to do with the spider silk? Are they wanting to use it to make medications or for clothing purposes? What is the purpose of trying to scientifically manipulate the ability to make spider silk? If there is no medical significance dealing with the mass production of spider silk then I feel that it is not essential to produce it. There are more important things like a cure for cancer that scientists need to deal with instead of how to make spider silk.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Weather extremes cause trees stress
If the only solution to preserving Cincinnati's trees is dry weather then what can we do about it. Hasn't there been any research conducted on how to restore trees after a severly wet season? If not then research is essential in trying to find a solution to this major problem. It should be important to us to realize the effects of severe downpours because we can observe this because we live in the Cincinnati area. I hope that some research is conducted soon, so that this problem can be resolved.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Kasee Trefzger
Comment on a Newsnote
Survey Finds As We Age The Sex Doesn't
When I read this newsnote I was very surprised. I always heard when you get older the sex is better. I would of thought the people over 60 were having sex more than once a month.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Wesley Birkhold
Comment on a Newsnote
Developing new cancer therapies
Something has to be done to solve breast cancer. Mammastatin will stop the growth of cancer. If the patient did not find cancer in time. It is a great research to help in the future.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Wesley Birkhold
Comment on a Newsnote
Allergic Reactions to Condoms
Not only are women allergic to Latex but some men are too. There are many different birth control methods to use. You could use the pill and i have even heard about there is a pill that the male takes.


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Wesley Birkhold
Comment on a Newsnote
Miscarriage
It is a sad event to a women when she has a miscarriage. It is a part of nature and this event happens to other animals that give birth.The women should not think it is her fault.


Time
Amanda Owens
Pg.110
Due: 10-30-98
November 2, 1998
Submitted: 30-Oct-98
Disappearing Act
2 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. Approximately 1 in 150 teenage girls suffer from anorexia. Most death occur in women over the age of 45. Doctors know a lot about the disorder but they can't offer a one-stop cure for it. Doctors suspect anorexia when women are 15% below normal body wieght and when they haven't menstruated for at least three months. Another sign of the disorder are baby-fine hair growth.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Kimberly Conrad
Front Page
Due: November 3, 1998
October 7, 1998
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
"Organ recipients set records"
Organ transplant recipients have been living longer due to the advances of medical technology. The overall transplant progress can be detected here in Cincinnati's Health Alliance. Many researchers have strived to make organ transplants successful. The survival rate of people who have had organ transplants is higher than it has ever been. The survival rate is in the 90's. A few of the reasons for the progress include improvements in suppresssion and surgical techniques, better patient selection, and the ability to treat different types of infections. This article proves that there are many advantages in living in a world full of technology.


Science News
Katie Kelly
Vol.154
Due: 11/3/98
Oct. 17 1998
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Rats have Too Much on Their Minds
Rats and humans have at least one thing in common. Their brains can become overloaded. Edvard Moser of the Norwegian University of science used electrodes to stimulate memory forming regions in the rat's brains. The rats performed below average on a spatial learning task that involved swimming for a hidden platform in a water tank. This proves that if the brain reaches maximun stimulation, any learning is difficult, if not impossible.


The Cinti. Enquirer
Minsun Yim
Pg. A1 & A13
Due: Nov. 3.98
Oct. 30. 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
The government cleared the powerful drug tamoxifen as a way for healthy women at high risk of breast cancer to cut thier odd of getting a tumor. Tamoxifen has been used for 25 years to fight against existing breast cance r, began to be considered as a possible tumor preventer last spring. A National Cancer Institute study found high-risk women who took the pills daily cut thier chances of developing breast cancer by 44 percent. However, doctor's careful consideration is demanded by Food and Drug Administration because of the serious side effects sugh


Discovery
Bethany Vail
42
Due: Nov. 3, 1998
November 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
The Frog Killer
Many frogs are being kiled by a fungus. About 30 frog species from around the world hae shown that it kills frogs. In Central America, Australia, and in the U.S. they have found frogs that have died from this fungus. This fungus is a new species of aquatic chytrid fungi that has not been named yet. They do not know how the frogs have strated getting this fungus in their systems but they do know that it is spreading as much as 19 miles a year in Panama.


Popular Science
Thomas Linville
pp:29
Due: 11/03/98
August 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Inhaling Insulin
They have found a new way of taking insluin for diabetics, to inhale it. Scientists at Cornell University's Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research were studying how drying seeds survived. Carl Leopold discovered that sugars in corn and soybean seeds go into a glassy state when dried, preserving essential enzymes and proteins. When rehydrated the sugar dissolves ,then germinates and grows. They reasoned that insulin could do the same. Inhale Therapeutic Systems is now able to turn liquid insulin into stable powder and can be inhaled and absorbed directly into the lungs. The final tests are going to begin later this year for clinical approval.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Erin Hiestand
Health section A15
Due: November 3, 1998
October 28, 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Study: Brain cells can regenerate
There was the first strong evidence that the brain's thinking cells, neurons, can replace themselves. This discovery helps disprove the idea that the central nervous system cannot grow in human adults. The fact that the brain could be simulated to grow neurons, can help replace cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's. In the human brain there are cells that can divide, which are now being referred to as neural stem cells. Some examinations of brain tissue samples from people who had died of cancer, while being treated with the drug BrdU, showed neurons in the dentate gyrus. Only dividing cells can take up the drug.


Science
Crystal Wright
vol.281 pp.1432
Due: 11/3/98
Sept.4,1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Which of Our Genes Make Us Human
When it comes to genes humans are so similar to the two species of chimpanzees, in facr so similar Jared Diamonds,a phisiologist has called us the"third chimpanzee".A quarter century of studies show humans and chimps share at least 98.5% of their DNA. A significant difference between us is humans lack a form of ubiquitous cell sueface molecule found in apes.The biochemical differences are human cells are missing a form of sialic acid. The chimp and mammalian form of sialic acid is N-glycolyl-neuraminic acid and is modified by the addition of an oxygen atom, but human form is basic acid, lacking the oxygen.Humans are missing hydroxlase enzyme.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Tamoxifen for breast cancer
I think that it is great that there are drugs to help fight breast cancer;however, with all of the side effects of certain drugs what are the patients supposed to do? It's either, live with the cancer and let it be the


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Allergies to Condoms
I found this newsnote to be quite interesting considering I suffer from latex allergies. Yet, what is a person supposed to do when they are allergic to the spermicide? Without it ,the chances of contracting a disease are greater. Getting away from the latex is no problem, but protecting one's self from disease may be another. Again, with the technology of today there has got to be an alternative without endangering one's self


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Don't be a vicitm of highway crime
I have to agree with Kimberly when she says that the link between this article and biology are vague. However, this article does deal with the lives we live and how we react to one another. Just like animals in the wild, some people believe themselves to be the predators and others are their victims. This article may be helpful in adivising someone how to protect themselves from the predators of our lives.


Cosmopolitan
Brandy Stretch
October pp.202-208
Due: November 3, 1998
October of 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Is Your Thyroid Making You Crazy?
Roughly 10 million American women are currently afflicted with a thyroid disease. It is one of the mose common misdiagnosed ailments that affect women. In this article it talks about how many women go untreated for their thyroid disorders because the doctors mistake the pain in there neck area and their extreme anxiety for other things such as stress or migraines. So many women suffer while many doctors try to fiqure out what the problem is. Could this be just one of the many epidemics that doctors are silent about?


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Tamoxifen for breast cancer
I didn't get to finish my thought! Having cancer and trying to make decisions is hard enough. But, when a patient has the choice of living with cancer and dying or taking a medicine with terrible side effects and still possibly dying, the choice is a catch 22. I guess patients figure they have to fight if they want to live, so they deal with the side effects. With the technology of today, you would think scientist could find medicines with little or no side effects. When that day comes, cancer may be beaten


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
AIDS drug shows promising
It's about time! I think this is wonderful news and I'm sure that AIDS patients agree. It is rather scary to think that this virus is out of the top ten deaths for the first time since 1990. I always knew the scientists had it in them! I know this sounds really morbid, but I often wonder if scientists and the government (FDA) don't allow new drugs that are proven to work out on the market because they are afraid it WILL cure a disease? A type of population control? Just a thought.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Disappearing Act
I found this article quite interesting and disturbing. The pressures of society to be perfect are killing people and that is a scary thought. I have often read that these eating disorders are linked to the psyche. People view themselves differently and believe that the change must occurr on the outside, when in fact the mind is in need of help. These conditions are said to be psychological.


Evergreen
Debra A. Back
Nov./ Dec. 1998 page 2
Due: Nov. 3, 1998
Nov. 1, 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Nature Had It First!
Nature was the inspiration for many of man's inventions. Paper was first modeled by the wasp. The paper wasp and the bald-faced hornet chew wood and mix their saliva with it to produce their paper-like nests. We make paper by grinding wood into a pulp and adding water to it. Scissors were another invention that was modeled after the birds. A bird's beak pivot where the upper and lowere jaws come together and the muscles provide the force to open and close. Scissors are held together by a screw. The blades of the scissors, pivot with the force of our fingers. Nature has had a considerable impact on our inventions and our everday life.


Life Magazine
Timothy W. Begley
Nov. 98, p.22
Due: 11-03-98
Nov. 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
"The Big Pictue: France"
When doctors amputated Clint Hallam's right arm below the elbow in 1989, a few years after a chain saw accident, the 48-year-old New Zealand businessman pinned his hopes on a transplant that hed been tried only once before-unsuccessfully. Last month he took a gamble: In a 13 hour operation, an international team of doctors at Edouard Hoeriot Hospital in Lyons, France, sewed the hand and forearm of a Frenchman who had been left brain dead after a car crash onto Hallam's stump. It may take months to determine if his body will accept the graft. Meanwhile, psychologists are couseling him on living with another man's helping hand.


The Associated Press
Laura Utter
AP-NY-0111EST
Due: 11-3-98
10-30-98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
ADULT BRAINS CAN GROW NEW CELLS
Researchers have found that in adulthood the brain creats new cells. The new neurons were found in the part of the brain that controls the learning & memory or known as the hippocampus. Their experiments have not shown what these neurons do or if they are even functional. Researchers found these neurons through a drug called BrdU used in patients with mouth or throat cancer. A test by Gage said that 781 days after BrdU had been given to 2 patients in the 50's & 2 in their 60's, all tested to show new cells were produced. Researchers hope to one day move the new cells to different parts of the brain to repair damage from disease & injury.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Kristina Keeton
Comment on a Newsnote
Inhaling Insulin
I see many people having to use needles to take their insulin. Wouldn't it be great if you didn't have to use a needle every time. Inhaling it might be another alternative to taking insulin without leaving needle marks.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Nicole Beachy
A1 con't A12
Due: 11/02/98
11/01/98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
DNA Test Prove That Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
Recently, a man by the name of Dr. Foster, discovered that our third president, Thomas Jefferson, fathered a child of a slave. He did this byanalysis of the Y chromosome,an unusual genetic component. This is because, except at its very tips, it escapes the shuffling of the genetic material that occurs between every generation. Male lineages can therefore be distinguished from one another through the characteristic set of mutations carried in their Y chromosomes. These lineages were derived from Jefferson's paternal grandfather, the slave's sons, and two nephews


Psychology
Jenny Catron
18
Due: 11-3-98
Oct 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Here Comes the Sun
Many people are affected with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or depression. Some of these people turn to alcohol to brighten their mood, linking it to the disorder. There is new light therapy to help keep them cheerful and possibly sober. Studies have shown that patients who are exposed to white light for one week have lower levels of depression, compared to those who don't receive the white light. This new light therapy may not cure an alcoholic of alcoholism, but it does seem to cheer them up.


New England Journal`
linda Sluder
Volume 339, Number 17
Due: 11/04/98
October 22, 1998
Submitted: 5-Nov-98
INfanticide
The article stated that there are several factors involved for parents who kill their infants. It seems that in industrialized countries, the rated of infanticide are much lower -about 9 per 100,000 live births in the U.S., from 1988 through 1991. Deaths from unintentional injuries outnumbers the deaths from injuries that are intentional about two to one. According to the second National INcidence Study on child abuse in 1986, about 6 of every 1000 children under the age of two years were seriosly neglected or abused.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
The Frog Killer
This newsnote is extremely interesting. I did not know that frogs were endangered because of fungus. I would like to know how the frogs obtained the fungus into their body system. It is amazing that the fungus has not been discovered before now. Scientists need to find a way to cut back on the 19 miles of it in Panama before it destroys ecosystems. If the fungus is apparently harmful in frogs, it may be just as harmful to other species as well. This fungus is may disrupt the food chain if the problem is not solved immediately.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Which of our genes make us human
This article is extremely significant. I believe that it supports the theory of evolution that man came from apes. I do not believe in evolution, but a scientist could put forth the attempt to say that the missing enzyme that differentiates us humans from chimpanzees has evolved over time. I do not agree with the theories of evolution that man came from apes, but this article may have some plausability is a scientific sense.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Miscarriage
The article that I am commenting on has great significance in the effect that it should have on readers who have had a miscarriage. Many times women may feel as though the loss of the baby was their fault although they had nothing to do with it. That assertion is proven in a scientific way resolving the conflict of whose fault is the loss of a child. The men can no longer put pressure on the women on how it was their fault, and the women themselves cannot blame themselves. No one is at fault in the miscarriage of a child unless the consumption of alcohol is involved.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Color Coded Mice
This article is extremely interesting in the sense that it deals with a possible method for curing cancer. A lot of cancer research is needed so that one day cancer can have a cure. These mice have been able to retain the flourescent coloring that they were given in order to trace the route of cancerous cellls. These mice may lead to a cure to cancer. This experiment may be able to detect the route of cancer, but how does it relate to the actual cure of cancer? Also, it is needed to take into consideration that the results in mice may be different when compared to humans.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Nature Had it First!
I never thought about animals being the inspiration for inventions. After reading the newsnote it is extremely apparent that animals have influence many inventions that we use on a daily basis. The scissors were the most interesting. I would not of thought of the relationship of a bird's beak and a pair of scissors had anything in common. There are probably countless inventions that were influenced by animals other than the ones mentioned in the newsnote. I found the newsnote extremely interesting.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
Comment on a Newsnote
Disappearing Act
This newnote is extremely depressing. I have a few friends who are trying to overcome anorexia. It is not easy for them. Although the world may veiw them as beautiful, they still see themselves as a horrible sight. They have went through a lot of counseling, but yet they tend to worry about how society veiws them instead of what is important. It is important to find yourself beautiful and love who you are. If you acquire the ability to love yourself then you will never put yourself in the situation to starve yourself. Some people in life are ignorant about things, when their ignorance shows up-ignore it!!!


CINCINNATI ENQUIRER
ALLISON BREWER
A10
Due: 11-3-98
10-28-98
Submitted: 5-Nov-98
WORLD POPULATION FORCAST LOWARD BECAUSE OF AIDS
DUE TO A WIDE SPEAD OF AIDS THE MORTALITY TOLL IS VERY HIGH. FORECASTERS ONCE PREDICTED THAT BY 2050 THERE WOULD BE ABOUT 9.4 BILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. NOW THAT NUMBER HAS BEEN DROPPED TO 8.9 BILLION. AIDS HAS


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Geena Erras
Comment on a Newsnote
69 People Dead From Viagra
This newsnote was very informative. Considering, that I work in a pharmacy and deal with this drug everyday, this article seemed to be interesting. By dealing with this drug almost everyday, I've seemed to find that the scientists who had worked on the drug haven't really broken down to the serious side effects. It seems to me that they found a cure for older men t have sex, and that was it. I can't believe the FDA still believes this drug is safe when 12 elderly men have all ready died from it.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Allison Brewer
A10
Due: 11-3-98
10-28-98
Submitted: 5-Nov-98
World population forcast lowered because of AIDS
Due to a wide spread epidemic of AIDS the morality toll has risen immensly. Two years ago forecasters predicted that by 2050 the population would grow from 5.9 billion to 9.4 billion people. The predicted number has been lowered to 8.9 billion people. In African countries AIDS affects 10-25% adults in 9 of the countries. Even though it is mainly adults that are affected it is predicted that they will out number children in the future. With out a cure AIDS will send the death rated soaring and the populations growth will show a decline with in a decade.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Nicole
Comment on a Newsnote
Color Coded Mice
News Note Comment I think that GFP is a very good idea. However I was wondering how long the greenish fluorescence will last in the human body. Also, is there any side effects of having this substance inside your body?


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Nicole Beachy
Comment on a Newsnote
Color Coded Mice
Although we will be adding to the world's population, by pin-pointing cancerous gene's, it would stop the suffering of people with cancer. Unfortunatley there are many other un-curable diseases, such as AIDS, that are


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Nicole Beachy
Comment on a Newsnote
Color Coded Mice
Althoug we will be adding to the world's population, by pin-pointing cancerous gene's, it would stop the suffering of people with cancer. There are plenty of othe un-curable diseases, such as AIDS, that are making our population slowly diminish.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Nicole Beachy
Comment on a Newsnote
Inhaling Insulin
I Believe that inhaling a powdery incilin would burn, much more painful than taking an insulin shot. I think that the insulin shot would be much more convienent in every way. Although it may not be for a person who does not like needles. Also, wouldn't inhaling insilin cause some kind of damage to the lining of your nose?


Submitted: 6-Nov-98
Minsun Yim
Comment on a Newsnote
article about miscarriage
This information is comforting to the peaple who have an experience of miscarriage. I've known people who struggle with their lives stuck with their disabled children. I can't say it's better to get rid of them before they are born, but I'm kind of glad that some of them know how to take care of themselves at that early age. Smart fetus!


Submitted: 6-Nov-98
Minsun Yim
Comment on a Newsnote
organ recipients set records
I'm sure this news is true, but hard for me to believe. Because my brother in law has have 2 liver transplant surgeries and still doesn't recover. His body reacts to the medication he has to take for the rest of his life he can't walk, can't talk very well, and he can't even control his bladder and bowel movement. It's so hard when people has to face the limit of human's technology.


Submitted: 6-Nov-98
Minsun Yim
Comment on a Newsnote
organ recipients set records
I'm sure this news is true, but hard for me to believe. Because my brother in law has have 2 liver transplant surgeries and still doesn't recover. His body reacts to the medication he has to take for the rest of his life he can't walk, can't talk very well, and he can't even control his bladder and bowel movement. It's so hard when people has to face the limit of human's technology.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
Comment on a Newsnote
Reprieve from aids death leaves emotional stresses
I thought this newsnote was very interesting. I had never thought about this type of situation and how people would deal with it. On one hand, they would be overly happy when they found out they weren't going to die of AIDS. But, on the other hand, they would probably feel lost in life, after they had spent so long preparing and accepting the fact that they would die.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
Comment on a Newsnote
Miscarriage
This newsnote was a positive one, because it explains how miscarriages are usually the mother's fault, and that it isn't something they did wrong for the most part. One statistic that I found scary is that for women over 25 years old, 17% of their eggs are chromosomally defective. I don't plan on having children until long after I'm 25. And this is saying that 1/5 of my eggs will be bad.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
Comment on a Newsnote
3 Americans win nobel prize that led to Viagra
This newsnote was informative for me because, although I've heard a lot of talk about this new drug, I never did hear what it was made of or why it worked.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Katie Kelly
Comment on a Newsnote
Canadian Pollution Rises
I thought this newsnote could have been a little more informative. What kinds of tests did they do on the air. What time of year did they do the tests. If the tests were done in the summertime, the air would have been more polluted because more people are using gas powered machines. But it seems to me that the pollution in America would have been rising. While the newsnote was interesting, I thought it could have been a little more informative.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Katie Kelly
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The Good News About Cancer
The newsnote does not go into any detail about any of the tests they wil do on this drug. Will they be using rats or people with cancer? When will this new drug be on the market? I would have liked the newsnote to be a little more in depth. The reader is going to have a lot of questions after reading the newsnote. But, maybe this will encourage people to do more research into the topic of cancer.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tom Linville
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Viagra
They say that 3 people won the nobel prize for viagra but it looks like they didnt look at the long term effects of the drug. For instance it has made people more hostile. They was a court case that a guy killed a prostitute because he was on this drug. My question is does it make the hormones too strong and out of control.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tom Linville
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Spider Silk
Because it is the strongest fiber in the world they should look harder at ways to mass produce it. They could put the spiders in effective sized aquariums by themselves so they dont eat each other. If they could possibly make this stuff into armor ar bullet proof vests I'm thinking that more of our armed forces and our policemen would be safe.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tom Linville
Comment on a Newsnote
How to Breathe Easier
Yeah this is a nice find for people that have cast iron stomachs but what about people who can't handle hot foods or people who have ulcers?


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
matt massey
Comment on a Newsnote
How to breathe easier
I agree that spicy foods help you breathe easier, because my nasay passages open up just by smelling spicy foods.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
matt massey
Comment on a Newsnote
rats have too much on their MInds
True, I feel worn out when I use my brain too much, but how can you measure when the brain reaches maximum stimulation.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
matt Massey
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The Big Picture: France
Neat, but is this considered a form of prosthetics.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tom Linville
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DNA Test Prove That Jefferson Fathered Child Of Slave
Yes Ms. Carter was right about this being a very controversial topic for a newsnote. My personal opinion is that this would not have been nearly as big a deal if the president wasn't plastered all over the TV for doing what he did. I personally don't feel that this revelation is all spectacular because we have to look at the time period and realize just how common these things were back then.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
matt massey
Comment on a Newsnote
DNA Test Prove that Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
Interesting to see that you can use DNA tests on somebody that has been buried for over 100 years.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Matt Massey
Comment on a Newsnote
A Risky Fashion
True, all these things can happen when you pierce your tongue, but how would you go about telling the person of the risks.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tim Begley
Comment on a Newsnote
A Risky Fashion
Peircing your tongue is a fairly safe practice, and all well equipped piercing parlors are regulated by state and government standards for cleanliness and steriliaztion. Be sure that if you go to get any body piercing do ne, that the piercer is not trying to hide from your questions about a piercing. I would like to recommend The Painted Bird for any piercing you may want to have done. (513)541-7363, in Northside. Call for directions. Andy, the head piercer, has trained under the 'Father of Modern Piercing,' a man from India, whose name I will not even try to spell. If you have any questions, please send another comment.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tom Linville
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Inhaling Insulin
The inhaling of the insulin is not supposed to burn its supposed to be like the powder found in the inhalers asthmatics use. As far as the nose lining being hurt it wouldn't because it is inhaled through the mouth.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Tim Begley
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How Spiders Make Their Silk
Spider silk is the strongest known material, man-made or nature-made. By producing spider silk on a large scale, the scientists are hoping to make all sorts of things, one being better bullet-proof vests. Other uses may be stronger cords for all sorts of things, like parachutes or even shoe strings.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Matt Massey
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Miscarriages
How in the world can you say that men put all the blame on the woman. I don't know of anyone who put the blame on their wife for having a miscarriage. Most men these days console the wife for having a micarriage not put the blame on them. In my opinion you are dealing with the wrong person if you believe that


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
bethany vail
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Here comes the Sun
I think that this article is very interesting for the fact that science is trying to help people without the use of drugs. I hear all the time that some scienctist has made a new cure for some illeness and for some reason it always has to do with drugs, making the sick get addicted to that drug. Having light exposed to someone would help them not get depressed but might make them move to a sunny place.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Color- coded mice
I liked this nesnote. I wish there was another way to experiment with scientific studies other that using animals, but the results were good. Whatever experiments we can do will help.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Candanian polltion Rises
Canadians need to look at our methods of decreasing pollution. If we don't continue our successsful methods, the US maybe back to were it was. I am glad that the US is more aware of what they are doing. Will it continue


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Miscarriage
This is such a disturbing topic. It isn't the women fault and they need to know that. It God says its not for you or your time to have a baby, then things will help women get through this. Look for support groups.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
bethany vail
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World Pop. loward because of Aids
I knew that Aids was a rapid growning concern but my god how hard is it to keep your pants on and if they do come off use protection. I feel that the ones who it happened to because of drugs desevers it and the ones that it happened to because of unprotected sex deserve it. They know that if you play you pay. But this time you pay with your life. Now I'm not saying the ones that got it from rape or from tranfussions deserved it they are innocent and should get the cure for Aids. But hte ones who do deserve it should not be able to get the cure unless they can show that hey are greatfull and a good reason why.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Allergic reactions to condoms
Is it really that all the women are having allegic reactions to the condoms,or could it be the soap, the powder, or a pad they may have used prior to intercourse? Couldn't this be a factor?


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Disappearin Act
Having been around someone who was anorexic, it isn't always so obvious. Look for them wearing big bulky clothes also. Plus they could have a combination of binging and starving. Seek help immediatiely.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Is your thyroid making you crazy?
Whta are some syptoms of thyroid problems? Does your throat start to swell or do you have problems eating or do yoy just start to gain weight because your metabolism isn't functioning correctly? Thyroids or the doctors?


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Kasee Trefzger
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Women's Heart Attacks Worse
I always thought that men had more heart attacks then women. I never knew women were high on the percentage. I didn't really understand what they might about women coming in the hospital one hour later than men did?


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Inhaling Insulin
Is inhaling insulin something we want to promote? I think that the US has enough items that people use and abuse. This would be something else that the teenagers could get their hands on and die from. Let's not promote.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Kasee Trefzger
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How to Breathe Easier
Spicy foods might help open air passages, but I would think your stomach wouldn't like it to much. Taking a daily dosage of 400 mg magnesium and 1000 mg vitamin C, would that be a lot to take for your body. You said you have asthmatic, does eating spicy foods work?


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Kasee Trefzger
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A Risky Fashion
I don't know why someone would want to pierce their tongue. You use your mouth more than anything, it would be so easy to get some type of infection or disease. I can understand why some people have their hears pierce but why does people go to the not normal places. I don't think many people now how dangerous that really is. I think that is pretty disgusting!


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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The Big Picture:France"
It is interesting how many new ideas that been tried to help the lives of human being become more comfortable. This transplant is opening up a new feild of operations to help the people that have had amputations.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
Comment on a Newsnote
Is Your Thyroid Making You Crazy
If 10 million women are afflicted with thyroid disease it is a big problem. Doctoers need to become more aware of this issuse and notice the signs more quickly. It scary when doctors misdiagnose patients because it affects ones life.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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A Risky fashion
Many different cultures have the same percing. Body percing has been going on for many years. It is a decision that has to be made by the individual if they want peircings or not. If you get your tounge pierced you will have to except the problems that are involved.


Submitted: 13-Nov-98
Matt massey
Comment on a Newsnote
Inhaling Insulisn
If the FDA is going to pass Insulin as a powder then they better test what kind of effect it has on the nasal passages. I know that it sounds better than sticking a needle in you but what about effects will the powder have on the nasal passages and every other tube that it passes through


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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3 Americans win nobel prize for Viagra
Is this for the drug that man now use? It was formed by finding out about nitric acid in car? What about like the testorone in men. How do they relate to each other?


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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Rats have to much on their mind
Rats would have alot on their mind. They are alays doing studies to prove things for humans. They most always worry if they are going to live or die in another experiment. Wouldn't your mind be full?


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Crystal Wright
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How Spiders make their silk
Why do scientist want to use spiders to make silk. I believe animals should only be used for humans whne necessary for our health. If scientists do use spiders to make mass quantity of silk this would be unethical, because it is not for health purposes.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Bethany Vail
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Disappearing Act
We all know that many girls look up to models and actresses that are skinny enough that the girls think that people are surposed to be a stick to be pretty. But how is there anyway of helping these girls learn what pretty is. Models should have a warning label on them for being dangerous to other peoples feelings, their size.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Jenny Leyendecker
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The big Picture"France"
i agree with Wesley that these transplants are a great advnce in the science department. If more people would donate their organs, it would save so many more lives. Someones 1 body helps 8 others to a new life. Imagine you were one.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Bethany Vail
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Color coded mice
Why would sciencist think that by putting florscent into mice would help with cancer now they have to keep in their notes that the side effects are from the florscent or from the test they conducted. I don't understand why people think that testing animals is going to help us, but what is helping them. We think that are surivaul is more important that the life of an animal.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Bethany Vail
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Allergic reaction to condoms
Do you think that the condom could still protect people with some other kind of spermacide? Or maybe it wasn't the condoms fault. It could be many factors to that persons life.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Jenni Marshall
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Disappearing Act
I think that the large number of people with eating disorders is due to Hollywood's view of the perfect body. People have to realize that no ones body is perfect before the number of people with eating disorders will decrease.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Kristina Keeton
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Organ Recipients Set Records
I think it is really great that more transplants are successful now more than ever because of modern technology, but people need to realize that transplants are possible without people donating their organs. Some people have to wait years to get an organ. Keep this in mind when you are given the option to donate. What would you need your organs for anyway if your dead?


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Kristina Keeton
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A Risky Fashion
personally I would never get my tongue pierced. I've heard so many things that I would be afraid I would get some kind of infection or something, but I think that if a person really gives it some thought, knows the risk, and still wants to, they should go for it!


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Jenni Marshall
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Women's Heart Attacks Worse
I think that its a good thing that they are finding out more about the symptoms of a womans heart attack. The reason that woman's heart attacks are worse may be due to the fact that doctors look for the wrong symptoms and when they don't find them they just assume that its something less serious.


Journal of Counseling and Psychology
Kimberly Conrad
Vol. 66 pp. 279-282
Due: November 24
Feburary 1998
Submitted: 19-Nov-98
"Psychological and Educational Services for Neonatal Intensive Care"
Developmental disability is a hazard faced by many infants who were born premature. Premature babies are at a greater risk of having significant medical, cognitive, and developmental problems than children that complete the third trimester. Each year, approximately 60,000 of the 300,000 premature babies born in the U.S. are of extremely low birth weight. As a result of rapidly advancing technology in neonatal intensive care over the last two decades, over 51,000 of these babies of extremely low birth weight now survive. Since neonatal babies need special care, there are intensive care centers that are trained to aid in their development.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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Rats have Too much on their minds
I found this newsnote very interesting. I believe that this information has helped me understand why I have such a hard time grabbing certain concepts! I often feel that my brain has reached its maximum stimulation! I think other colege students may agree!!


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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The Frog Killer
Wow! It's kind of scary to think that a fungus is killing off about 30 species of frogs. I's wondering if there is any concern about this fungus in humans. Where does it come from and how would it enter into the human world? Do we have anything to be worried about?


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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How To Breathe Easier
I actually read this article and told my mon about it. She has emphysema and has a hard time breathing. She wasn't very fond of the idea about eating hot sauces, cayenne, or jalapeno peppers. However, consuming garlic and horseradish didn't bother her too much. This is good information. I guess it should be tried to see if it works!


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
Comment on a Newsnote
Inhaling Insulin
This idea is great for those diabetics who can't stand to initiate personal shots. I know that if I was diabetic, there is no way I could take needle and administer the shot. It is great to see that the world of technology is grinding its gears and inventing new ways of doing things.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Crystal Wright
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Disappearing Act
Eating disorders are a problem for many women, not just teens. The media such as magazines and TV portray beautiful women as verry small and skinny. I think they look unhealthy, most men I have spoken to about looks say the would rather heve a woman with a shape and some meat on their bones.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Crystal Wright
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Viagra
I think the creation of viagra was one of the best things that could happen to modern science for the health of men. It is interesting to know that the same gas found in our cars are in our body too. I'm sure older men and men with impotency problems love thie new product, but are their damages to our bodies in the long run?


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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Risky Fashion
Okay! So piercing your tongue is a new fashion, that doesn't mean that it's right for everyone. Exactally how many people are experiencing the blood clots, broken teeth, and coming close to dying? I would like to some numbers in this regard. Also, anyone who subjects themselves to an unsterilized needle is asking for trouble. I think that most, not all, of the people getting any type of piercing done is smart enough to make sure that it is safe. If not, then that is their own stupidity. I would never do it, but more power to those who do!


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Crystal Wright
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Frog Killer
Where did this fungus come from? Did humans set the environment for this new fungus that is killing frogs? Scientists need to do research to determine what is killing the frogs that is present in this fungus, but not other fungus. I love frogs and I would hate to see them become extinct, that is one animal you never thought would be endangered.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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Survey Finds As We Age The Sex Doesn't
Pretty intresting. I think that it is fantastic that older people can still get their groove on! And really, it is no suprise to see that sex is important to a higher percentage of men than that of women. But, the percentage of women is not far behind! I'm curious to find out if older people are more likely to suffer from heartattacks during intercourse. I would think so, but you never know now in this date and time. With the abuse of drugs and steroids, who knows, maybe a 29 year old, who participates in steroid intake, is more likely to die during sex than a 70 year old!


Submitted: 20-Nov-98
amanda retzler
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A Risky Fasion
This was a neat newsnote.It seems that a lot of people are doing this. I do not like it. All they do is spend their days washing their mouth out. To me it is a waste of valuable time. I think there are easier and safer ways to express yourself. It is definitly very risky. I would never do that to my tongue. If people want to do that it is fine. They are only hurting themselves.


Submitted: 20-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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The Big Picture: France
I thought this comment was very inteesting. All the time new technologhy advances the way people are treated. It was very amazing that this team of doctors could replace Clint Hallam's arm below the elbow. Even more interesting that it has almost been 10 years since the initial accident. It is good to know that if something like that ever happend to me, I might beable to recieve a surgery like this. Clint is very lucky!!!


Submitted: 20-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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DNA Test Prove That Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
I had also heard somewhere about Jefferson fathering a child of a slave. It was interesting to me. Just by using a DNA test they proved something as big as this. Besides this, DNA is used in Paternity suits, murders,s and rape cases. It helpes to solve so many things. It is great. Dna can even prove a murder case from a very long time ago. I guess the murderers need to realize that it would be very hard for them to get away with it. Maybe they will refraine from doing it.


Submitted: 20-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
This newsnote caught my eyes. There are two people in my family that are battiling with breast cancer. It is a scary subject. This new drug Tamoxifen helps cut the chances for high risk women for breast cancer. It was very interesting to read that in the last 25 years it was used to fight against cancer of the breast. These women can cut their chances by 44 percent. This is very encouraging.


Science News
Katie Kelly
Vol. 154
Due: 11/24/98
August 15, 1998
Submitted: 23-Nov-98
Oh, not those jet ski things again!
Jet skis disrup breeding colonies even more than boats do. Joanna Burger of Rugtger University watched birds nesting on an island in New Jersey. When a jet ski came by, the birds would get scared and fly away. She counted as many as 200 birds flying away when one jet ski passed! This is six times more that the amount of birds who fly away when a normal motorboat passed by. Because of the constant disruption, there is less breeding in the colonies. Scientists say jet skis and motorboats should not be allowed within 100 meters of nesting colonies.


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
Katie Kelly
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Disappearing Act
Hollywood's definition of healthy is changing. Many magazines do not put supermodels like Cindy Crawford on their covers, instead, they use actors and actresses. There is a magazine for plus sized women and many clothing companies are now making clothes for larger sized women. If this keeps up, people will see that you do not have to be a size 0 to be pretty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes.


Yahoo News
Minsun Yim
Pg.1-3
Due: Nov.24.98
Nov. 12. 98
Submitted: 23-Nov-98
clone technology could grow liver in a dish
A group of scientists at biotech company Advanced Cell Technology had used cloning technology to fuse human and cow cells in an attempt to grow organs for transplant in a laboratory dish. Cells can be reverted to a primo rdial state called stem cells that may be grown into any type of tissue-heart cells for a damaged heart, brain cells for Parkinson's patients, or a whole organ such as a liver. Because the genetic material comes from th e same person, there will be no rejection. Robl's team took a skin fibroblast cell and fused it to a cow's eggs whose nucleus was removed. It's growing into cartilage, bone, muscle and other kinds of cells in the dishs.


Reader's Digest
Linda A. Sluder
P. 109
Due: November 24, 1998
October, 1998
Submitted: 23-Nov-98
Faith Can Help You Heal
In a study done of 455 elderly hospital patients, Koenig found that those people who attended church more than once a week had an average hospital stay of about four days. Those patients who never or rarely attended church spent about ten to 12 days in the hospital. A finding of this study was that repetitive prayer slows down a heart rate and can even lower blood pressure and even slows brain waves without the use of drugs. According to this article, it appears that prayer is a very powerful channel.


Internet (New York Times)
Kasee Trefzger
Doesn't say
Due: 11/24/98
11/17/98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Random Drug Testing Comes Home
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration approved the latest of these drug kits, the QuickScreen at Home Drug Test made by Phamatech, a San Diego manufacturer of diagnostic tests. The company bills it product as the first to give parents a result at home. Phamatech says that when the kit hits drug stores in December, screening for marijuana, cocaine, LSD or herion will be as simple as taking a home pregnancy test. The critics warn that the tests will turn parents into detectives, undermining the fragile trust essential in guiding children through the tumultuous teen-age years.


Cincinnati Enquirer
allison brewer
d7
Due: 11-24-98
11-12-98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Old-Fasioned water is best choice for health
Studies done on fruit drinks shoe that drinking soft drinks is harmful for your health. Water is found to be the absolute best thing for you. Everyone should drink atleast 8 cups of water a day, teenagers need even more. Sports drinks are not a ggood substitute despite what the advertisers say. Anything lost during activity will be replenished with H2O and a healthy diet. try drinking more water, you will really see a difference especially in your skin. Also it helps protect your teeth and prevent urinary track infections.


Cincinnati Post
Jenny Leyendecker
Fossils 7A
Due: 11/24/98
11/29/98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
1st dinosaur embryo skin discovered
Form the New york scientists they said that they have foundd dinosaur citings in Argentina that includes dozen of fossil eggs. The eggs are said to be 70-90 million years old.It said to be from a sauropod dinosaurs. Hope fully this will help us answer all those unaswered questions. Are dinosaurs back among us?


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Debra A. Back
E1
Due: Nov. 24, 1998
nov. 22, 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Global warming heats up
Global warming probably will not be a ge


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Debra A. Back
E1
Due: Nov. 24, 1998
Nov. 22, 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Global warming heats up
Many climatogists used to think that global warming probably would be a gentle turning up of the thermostat, but now they think that it will be a more of a sudden switch to a new climate system. Researchers forecast that global warming will cause forests to grow faster in the next 50 years, absorbing more than 100 billion tons of carbon, a third of current industrial emissions. This should moderate warming. But from about 2050, the warm- ing will kill many tropical forests returningthe carbon to the atmosphere and causing "runaway" warming. Changes need to be done now! We can't wait any longer or it will be too late.


abcnews.com
Amy Wilson
Health & Living
Due: 11/24/98
11/24/98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Global HIV Cases Rise in 1998
AIDS has now been an epidemic for 20 years. Although new drugs and improved prevention are promised, global HIV infections have rose 10% in 1998. Half of the new cases were in people younger than 24. Every minute, 11 people around the world contract the AIDS virus. Up to a quarter of adults in some African nations are infected with the virus. The article did mention that a vaccine against the HIV virus is 4 or 5 years away and that several vaccines are already in early trials. Still, these numbers are very scary.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
Comment on a Newsnote
How to Breathe Easier
I am a firm believer of vitamins. I think using a natural approach to curing the things that yiu suffer from, is a better approach. I am not sure if I would like to try cayenne peppers or jalapeno peppers to help open my air passages. I think that I would just rely on an extra dose of Vitamin C. My system can handle that a whole lot better.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
Comment on a Newsnote
Inhaling Insulin
I think that that the inhaling insulin will be a wonderful break through for diabetic people.I couldn't fancy the idea of having to give my self injections every day. Not only are the needle bad for the environment but they seem to be a hassle to deal with. The inhaler seems to be a very handy thing to carry around and it seems that it would be much easier to use. I feel that diabetic people would do anything to throw away the needles and start to use the inhalers.


Environment
Crystal Wright
Vol.6 #40 p.4
Due: 11-24-98
July/Aug. 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Dispelling the Myths of the Acid Rain Story
In the 1980's the debate of lowering sulfur dioxide emissions were thought to be expensive. The new trading system created under the Clean Air Act of 1990 would have a negative impact on coal and utility companies. Recent reports show that these assumptions are false. Acid rain controls have been a bargain. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions has proven to be a bargain due to broad market forces, especially the low price of low sulfur coal and the trend toward its use. The controls have created opportunities for U.S. companies by lower fuel prices.This may set the stage for more environmental acts to save our earth.


Environment
Crystal Wright
Vol.6 #40 p.4
Due: 11-24-98
July/Aug. 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Dispelling the Myths of the Acid Rain Story
In the 1980's the debate of lowering sulfur dioxide emissions were thought to be expensive. The new trading system created under the Clean Air Act of 1990 would have a negative impact on coal and utility companies. Recent reports show that these assumptions are false. Acid rain controls have been a bargain. Reducing sulfur dioxide emissions has proven to be a bargain due to broad market forces, especially the low price of low sulfur coal and the trend toward its use. The controls have created opportunities for U.S. companies by lower fuel prices.This may set the stage for more environmental acts to save our earth.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
Comment on a Newsnote
"Organ recipients set records"
I strongely support the idea of organ donors. I have signed up to donate my organs when I die and I encourage others to do the same. My whole thought on the matters is if I can help save the life of another person then


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
Comment on a Newsnote
Rats have too Much on Their Minds
I am not sure if I could compare the capablities of a human's mind to the capabilities of a rats mind. I feel that a human could never fill their brain to its maximum level. I don't think that it is physically impossible


Time
Tim Begley
November 23, 1998, p.61
Due: 11-24-98
11-23-98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
"New Health Drinks or Old Style Snake-Oil Elixirs?"
You may have seen the new exotic-looking herbal drink at your local supermarket or sandwich shop. Some have names like SoBe Wisdom or Fresh Samantha's Super Juice. These so-called functional beverages, or "nutraceutical" beverages make up a tiny slice of the US beverage market, but it is the fastest growing part. Usually these drinks have only trace amounts of the herbal and vitamin supplements that the drinks claim to have. For example, in order to take enough St. John's Wort that clinical tests say reduce stress, you would have to drink 6 bottles of SoBe Wisdom a day.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
Comment on a Newsnote
Spider Silk
That is s neat idea of using spider silk for bullet proof vests since it is the strongest fiber in the world. I wonder if it would really work?


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
Comment on a Newsnote
Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
Even if Breast Cancer ran in my family I don't think that I would take Tamoxifen. I don't have much trust in the drug industries. Who is to say that in ten years after I have taken this drug that I will not hav serious side affects. I think that I would rather take my chances of having Breast Cancer that to risk the chance of side affects.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
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The Frog Killer
I wonder if there is a certain type of fish or other animal that could eat this fungus. Then the frogs would not get this fungus in their system. Onother angle to take into consideration is that this may be God's way of controlling the animal population and the life cycle.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
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The Big Picture: France
The field of transplants on humans just amazes me. I wonder how it would feel to look down at your hands and see one medium size hand with no hair and one large hand full of hair. I don't mind giving up an organ to help someone in need, when I die. I am not too sure about giving up an arm or a leg.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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Faith Can Help You Heal
This was an interesting newsnote how hospital patients who attended church more than once a week had shorter hospital stays than people who rarely attend church. Yet I don't think it has anything to do with religion. It has to do with your mental state and balance which can be accomplished without going to church.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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Random Drug Testing comes Home
I think this home drug test is a bad thing. It would be helpful for people who are around drugs and that have to take drug tests at work so they could test themselves first. But as for parents giving their children tests, it is invading their privacy and will only lead to distrust and problems between their relationship. If a child wants to do drugs, he/she will do it.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
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DNA Test Prove That Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
I find the field of DNA to be very interesting. The fact that they can go back and do a DNA analysis on someone who dies years ago. just fascinates me. One thing to concider is the phrase "Rest in Peace". Why dig up the remains of Jefferson just to see if he father a slave child. I don't think that it will change history. Fathering a slave child was not all that unheard of during this time period.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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DNA Test Prove That Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
It is amazing that science is allowing us to travel back in time. It was not unusual for slave owners to have relationships with thier slaves. Science is very helpful when DNA test come into play. DNA tests are very accurate and tell the truth about the findings


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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Old-Fashioned water is best choice for health
I agree with this newsnote. I was addicted to caffeine (Mountain Dew namely) and felt like I could never give it up. But I have recently started drinking water instead and I really like it. I did have "caffeine withdraw" for about two days of headaches, but water makes me feel a lot better. Now Mountain Dew doesn't even appeal to me.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
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Is your Thyroid Making You Crazy?
I feel the importants on staying up-to-date on the latest technology advancements, but do I really need to. I am one that rarely goes to the doctors. I try to figure out the reasons for my own aches and pains. I don't need to pay anyone to tell me that I have a pain and here go pay $50 for some medicine that might take care of it. Eat right, exercise and get plenty of rest and this should minimize many of your aches and pains.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Debra A. Back
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A Risky Fashion
i see no real point in piercing your tongue. The only one who knows that you have your tongue pierced would be yourself. Unless you go around sticking your tongue out. I don't mind piercing your ears or even your belly button. Some of them are tasefully done. I think that the people who do get their tongues pierced should be aware of all of the health risks involved. It seems to me that tongue piercing my just be a fad. I hope that the fad will not last much longer.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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Womens Heart Attack Worse
Heart attacks are a very serious matter. The doctors need to treat male and female patients the same when it come to preventing heart attacks. We need to get better technology to help women to find their heart problems before it is to late.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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Is Your Thyroid Making You Crazy?
I was reading This newsnote and it surprized me that many doctors are misdiagnosing Thyroid problems. A person going into the doctor telling them about there neck hurting them they should do test and not jusy say things like stress is causing it. That is wrong people are putting trust into the doctors and they are misusing it. I believe the thyroid problem is a bigger problem than doctors let on to be.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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Inhalling Insulin
I thought this newsnote was very interesting. There are many people in the world that have Dibetics. Not everyone in the world like shots. Worst of all giving it to themselves. This is a great idea. Inhaling insulin insulin would be much better for people. Hopefully this will be an option latter on this year.


Popular Science
Tom Linville
pp:26
Due: 11/24/98
March 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Tick Talk
Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a synthetic molecular model of the Lyme disease bacteria. Lyme disease is spread by deer ticks and over 16,000 cases were reported in the united states last year alone. Scientists determined the lyme protein structure called OspA, by using X-ray Crystallography. A technique in which the crystallize the protein and then bombard it with x-rays. As the x-rays pass through the protein, they diffract and produce a distinctive pattern on film. From there they were able to make a sythetic version and use it as a vaccine.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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How to Breathe Easier
Many people no a days are having trouble breathing. It is no longer uncommon. It is good that one of the easiest things to do would eat certain foods to help you breathe easier. I had no idea spicy foods would do that. Many people like that. Also Vitamin C halps out too. Everyone need Vitamin C no matter if there is a problem.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amanda Retzler
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Rats have Too Much on Their Minds
I understand about having too much on my mind. I can also see how this can effect learning. When I am stressed out it is hard for me to concentrate on any thing. It just makes me more stressed out. It was weird to find out rats also have too much on their minds. I had no idea they of all things were like humans in that fact.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Mademoiselle
Brandy Stretch
December 1998 pp.88
Due: November 24,1998
December of 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Morning Atfer
Their are tons of people today having sex. Many of those who have unprotected sex, ricking the chance that they might end up pregnant. Now there is a new emergency contraveption pills, contraception you use after intercourse. It can be used up to 72 hours after you have intercourse. It is said to be extremely safe, but 30 to 50% of women become nausea from it. It is suspose to reduce unwanted pregnancies in the United States by 50% and prevent 800,000 abortions a year.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Erin Hiestand
E1 Health\Science
Due: November 24
November 22, 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Global warming heats up
Global warming will not be a slow change in climate. It is thought that the climate jumps and jolts and it will not be a smooth change. The current has already been weakened by increased flows of fresh water into the North Atlantic Ocean. Europe will be facing a sudden chill, while most of the planet will experience rapid heating. The changes may be triggered by feedback from vegetation. Researchers forecast that global warming will cause forests to grow faster, absorbing more than 100 billion tons of carbon. Ther rate at which greenhouse gases are added to the atmosphere in the next few decades could be as dangerous as the high volumes of gas


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Jenny Catron
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How To Breathe Easier
I can see how hot and spicy foods can clear you up. But it seems to me it would only be a temporary thing. It's like when you have a cold and you eat something spicy your able to breathe, but for only a couple of minutes. I think this would be interesting to see if people with asthma can breathe easier after eating the foods listed in Jenny's article for a longer period of time than just a few minutes.


The Brown County Press
Jenny Catron
26
Due: 11-24-98
November 16,1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Asian Lady Beetles Have People Swarming For Answers
Over the last few weeks there have been swarms of lady bugs. Sightings of these beetles have been reported across the country. The Asian lady beetle, nicknamed "Halloween Lady Beetles," may be a nuisance but they are nothing to worry about. The beetles seek warm sites in houses and buildings during the fall. Although this insect is harmless in homes, it does show us how poorly our houses and buildings are sealed. The beetle cannot get into the house unless there are cracks and crevices. Also the Asian lady beetle is very beneficial in the fight to control insects and mites, this is why they were introduced in the U.S.


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Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Jenny Catron
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
If the drug tamoxifen has been cleared by the government so it can be used by healthy women to cut their odds if getting a tumor, then who has been using it for the past twenty-five years? And also what are the serious effects? The article mentions there are some, are they serious as in increased risk for other cancers? Or is the side effects something else? It seems to me if you take the drug to reduce your risk of getting breast but are increasing the risk of other cancers then it doesn't seem to be something anyone would do.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Jenny Catron
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
If the drug tamoxifen has been cleared by the government so it can be used by healthy women to cut their odds if getting a tumor, then who has been using it for the past twenty-five years? And also what are the serious effects? The article mentions there are some, are they serious as in increased risk for other cancers? Or is the side effects something else? It seems to me if you take the drug to reduce your risk of getting breast but are increasing the risk of other cancers then it doesn't seem to be something anyone would do.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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Random Drug Testing Comes Home
Drug testing your teen is a great idea. Parents worry about their teens and their health. If a teen is doing poorly in school or becomes anti-social drugs may be the problem. Teens arn't going to be honest with their parents, so they have to take measures into their own hands and drug test their children. This may bring some conflict, but it will do more good than harm in the ling run. The teens might be thankful their parents care enough about them to take these measures.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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AIDS
The AIDS virus is on the rise, and I think it is because parents aren't teching safe sex. Parents would rather tell their children not to have sex instead of educating them about the risks of unprotected sex. I guess parents are scared that educating children gives them permission to have sex. The rate of STD would significantly go down if their was more communication in families and schools.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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The Morning After
Is this article actually true? I have never heard of such a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy after intercourse, it seems to good to be true. To be safe i would always use protection during intercourse because the risk of pregnancy is likely much higher.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Bethany Vail
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Jet skies
I did not know that jet skies were ditrubing the nesting of birds I know that cars make alot of birds move out of the way but how can we help the birds go free? It's very hard now to make sure people don't drink and opertate a jet skie and how can we make sure that htey know were they are to stay away.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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Asian Lady Beetles have People Swarming for Answers
It's funny that this article was written. I went to my aunts a couple of weeks ago and she had lady bugs all over her windows upstairs and down stairs. She said she didn't know where they were coming from now I can tell her why they are invading her house.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
bethany Vail
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Water best for you
I have been trying to stop drinking soda and I have seen the differance in my appearance but someone needs to find a heathy way of giving it some taste. Drinking water for a while is good but to much makes you pee to much.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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The Morning After
I think it is a very good idea about taking the pill after intercourse, but I wouldn't know if I could trust it enough. I don't think people should just depend on the pill they should also use protection. But I thought whoever thought of this had a very good idea. I think it will lower the pregnancies and abortion rates. I think the pill will work if people will follow the right steps.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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Water Best for you
I agree with Bethany on changing the water with flavor. I love water when I'm thirsty for it, but when you try to stop drinking pop, you sometimes want water to have a flavor. After drinking water all the time it kind of gets boring because it has know taste. I think someone should come up with flavored water.



Submitted: 2-Dec-98
allison brewer
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The good news about cancer
Did the article say how the drug was going to help you fight cancer? Did it mention any possible side affects?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
allisoon brewer
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Dissappearing act
Where is this baby fine hair growth? Is it noticable by everyone or just the anorexic? Also are the symptoms permenant of temporary?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
allison brewer
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Here comes the sun
How was this information found? Were the tested subjects active or inactive in the different light settings?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison brewer
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Nature had it first
I wonder if when the inventors came up with the inventions they got the idea from animals or even realized that animals had the same abilities.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison brewer
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Nature had it first
I wonder if when the inventors came up with the inventions they got the idea from animals or even realized that animals had the same abilities.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
allison brewer
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69 people die from viagra
Did the 12 men actually die from the drug or was there something that mixed with viagra that caused a chemical reaction? Also coul it have been just their age?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Amy Wilson
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The Morning After
I think this morning after pill is a great thing. My doctor has explained it to me. It is not intended to be used as a substitute of birth control though and shouldn't be. I think it is good for certain situations.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Amy Wilson
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Tick Talk
I know that a few years ago, lyme disease was a very popular topic. Are people still getting this disease? And what exactly does it do to an infected person?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
allison brewer
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rats have too much on their minds
This news note was very interesting but my question is how serious is this? In what ways does it affect the world? Also is it permenant?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison brewer
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Inhaling Insulin
if we can make insuline a powder and inhale it why can't we just make it a drink? or even pills to swallow?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison Brewer
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Faith can help you
I like the article alot. I believe that praying helps out alot but I also think that the people that welcome those elderly people to church make that person welcomed and accepted and it gives him/her something to live for.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Amy Wilson
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Is your thyroid making you crazy?
There was a comment on this newsmote that mentioned how doctors should be more careful about diagnosing problems and I totally agree. I don't go to the doctor often, but when I do I always leave mad and upset because, its true, doctors don't take the time to figure out what the problem is. They are in too big of a hurry, and just give you some common medication like antibiotics just to get you out of there fast.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison Brewer
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First dinosaur embryo skin discovered
What do you mean by Are dinosaurs back among us?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison brewer
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Spider Silk
If alot of spiders were used to make silk how would you go about collecting the silk?


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Allison brewer
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Dissppearing act
I don't think that Hollywood is to be blamed for anorexia. If you look at the size of some of the stars I would think that alot of them are not exactly size 1 or 3. I think that the problem is ordinary everyday pressures from life, also the fashion industry hasn't helped much.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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Miscarriage
I thought this article was interesting, and useful. it suprises me that chromosomes are defective at such an early age. i don't plan on having children until I am thiry the thought of a miscarriage because of age is is scary. i'm sure women appreciate this article being published to let them know it is no their fault.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Crystal Wright
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Infantcide
I have a friend who has lost her child to SIDS. Infant death is devastating to the whole community. Nglect may be one reason children die, but sometimes it is ignorance. I read in an article that the death rate among babies was higher among teen mothers than adult mothers. Teens need to grow up before bringing a special life into the world and then neglecting it.



Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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The Good News about Cancer
I think it is great that they found a drug, Tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer. I was wondering what kind of pill it was? Does it have many side effects. How high is the percent of women taking this pill and coming positive for them?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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Infantcide
I think infant death is devastating anywhere you hear. Neglect might be one reason child die, but I coundn't see that being to high. How you were saying teen pregnancy is high in infant death, the reason why is because they need to grow up first and mature before thinking about having a baby.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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Disappearing Act
I agree on how people shoudn't blame Hollywood for anorexia. People can get the idea for anorexia anywhere in the world. The problem is that people only show skinny models in everything they don't show all sizes like how the world really is. That is where were getting all the problems on losing weight.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Kasee Trefzger
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Color Coded Mice
I think it is a good idea putting that stuff into the mice to see where the cancer is. Wouldn't it be diiferent to do that on humans? Have they tryed it on humans yet?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
PIA D. McCLENDON
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3 AMERICANS WIN NOBEL PRIZE THAT LED TO VIAGRA
That is an excellent achievement for the scientist on an honor to receive a Nobel Prize. I'm curious to know that if their research was conducted on men and women, since the Viagra drug was only tested on men. Many


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Pia D. McClendon
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ALLERGIC TO CONDOMS?
I found the comment to be rather interesting, because being allergic to condoms sounds rather silly. Ironically, I had a gentlemen to come into the pharmacy one night and ask if the box if condoms he had in his hand was made of latex. The box read that they were made of lamb skin . He said that he asked because he wife was allergic latex and it would make her go into seizures. I


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Matt Massey
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godd news on E.Coli
Smoking is hazardous to your health and something has to be done. One way to reduce the smokers in the world is to keep raising the prices of cigarettes, this way you would put these companies out of busines becasue the demand for cigarettes would decrease.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Matt Massey
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The Morning After
How in the world can a pill work after intercourse? Some pills don't even work before intercourse. I have also heard of women becoming pregnant after their tubes were tied, so I don't know how this would work after after other methods have failed.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Matt Massey
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Old fashioned water is best choice for health
Water is better for you because it doesn't have sugar like fruit drinks do. Kids today drink to many fruit drinks and it causes them to be hyper. All that sugar for you isn't good whether you are an adult or a child.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Matt Massey
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Random Drug testing Comes Home
This test takes away the privacy of your kids. I know that it is wrong to do drugs, but if you start doing random drug tests on your kids, then they will lose trust in you as a parent


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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inhaling insulin
If the final tests succeed, it sill be a great invention making it possible to avoid daily needle work for diabetic patients. They won't have to go to a private place to get their daily dosage of insulin. Just imagine getting insulin after a meal in a restaurent just like smoking a cigarett. But then, people would wonder which one they are doing, the bad one or the good one?


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Bethany Vail
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Morning After Pill
I have heard that this pil is very hard to get because you have to have certain things to get it. You have to be alreadly on the pill and you have to have used protection. The only way of getting this pill would be if you brake it or you had one time with out it. Plus it is very expensive to get so on one with alittle money that realy needs it can get it.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Bethany Vail
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Morning After Pill
I have heard that this pil is very hard to get because you have to have certain things to get it. You have to be alreadly on the pill and you have to have used protection. The only way of getting this pill would be if you brake it or you had one time with out it. Plus it is very expensive to get so on one with alittle money that realy needs it can get it.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Bethany Vail
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Asian Lady bug
I had noticed the lady bugs just appear out of no where and they were a problem with the children that I watch they thought that they were goung to hurt them. I did ot know that they were good for killing off other insects.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Bethany Vail
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Rats have to much on thier minds
What kind of thought process do the mice have? Also how have the tests been done with what ht mice were thinking?


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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Random Drug Testing Comes Home
I think these random drug tests are a good idea. Parents have a right to know if their kids are using drugs. Parents need to play detective in their child's lives. Most parents don't know what goes on in the lives of teenagers today. With all the reports of teenage drug use on the rise, I find it a disgrace that critics would say the tests would turn parents into detectives. If I were a parent, I would rather test my child than have him arrested by the police.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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The Morning After
Isn't this "new emergency contravention pill" not suppose to be used as a lone contraceptive. Someone using this should still use their normal birth control, not replace it with this "new emergency contraveption pill" Or am I mistaken? I recently read an article about the same thing and I thougt it said the "new emergency contravention" is not to be used as the sole source for birth control.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Old-Fashioned Water is Best for Health
There is nothing good in soft drinks. As my General Biology Lab class has learned. Probably the most popular soft drink is Mountain Dew. We learned during our sugar in soft drinks activity that mountain dew has about 10 teaspoons of sugar in a 8oz. can. That's a lot of sugar, especially if someone drinks a lot of pop. What was even more suprising was that we learned my favorite drink Ruby Red Grapefruit juice has 13 tsp. of sugar per 8 oz. can. And actually almost no nutrition in it at all. So yes I can now actually see the importance of water vs. pop.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Old-Fashioned Water is Best for Health
There is nothing good in soft drinks. As my General Biology Lab class has learned. Probably the most popular soft drink is Mountain Dew. We learned during our sugar in soft drinks activity that mountain dew has about 10 teaspoons of sugar in a 8oz. can. That's a lot of sugar, especially if someone drinks a lot of pop. What was even more suprising was that we learned my favorite drink Ruby Red Grapefruit juice has 13 tsp. of sugar per 8 oz. can. And actually almost no nutrition in it at all. So yes I can now actually see the importance of water vs. pop.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Random Drug Testing Comes Home
I as a parent of a nine year old can see the pros and cons of this new home drug testing. I have a very good relationship with my daughter, an honest one. We trust each other. I cannot see in the future ever using this home test kit without her consent. I can see how it would turn a parent in to a detective, always wondering when they should buy and use the kit. But on the other hand there are a lot of parent's today who believe their children are not doing any drugs (probably in denial). I think strong bonds and relationships between parents and kids is the key to happy healthy kids.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Random Drug Testing Comes Home
I as a parent of a nine year old can see the pros and cons of this new home drug testing. I have a very good relationship with my daughter, an honest one. We trust each other. I cannot see in the future ever using this home test kit without her consent. I can see how it would turn a parent in to a detective, always wondering when they should buy and use the kit. But on the other hand there are a lot of parent's today who believe their children are not doing any drugs (probably in denial). I think strong bonds and relationships between parents and kids is the key to happy healthy kids.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Random Drug Testing Comes Home
I as a parent of a nine year old can see the pros and cons of this new home drug testing. I have a very good relationship with my daughter, an honest one. We trust each other. I cannot see in the future ever using this home test kit without her consent. I can see how it would turn a parent in to a detective, always wondering when they should buy and use the kit. But on the other hand there are a lot of parent's today who believe their children are not doing any drugs (probably in denial). I think strong bonds and relationships between parents and kids is the key to happy healthy kids.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Is Your Thyroid Making You Crazy?
This article talks about a common misdiagnosed ailment that affects women. Could it just be that if this common misdiagnosis is that the symptoms for throid disease, stress, and migraines are very similar. Is the fault because of the doctor or the patient? I feel both, not just one. The doctor and patient need to work together to get the best possible diagnosis for whatever is ailing the patient. People need to speak up when they go to the doctors. Tell the doctor everything that doesn't feel right. A lot of people can make the mistake of not telling the doctor their stomache hurts and this could lead to a different diagnosis ( an example).


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
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Organ Recipients Set Records
This is wonderful. A lot of people use to die while waiting for organ donors. It is great that technology has improved that much so more lives are saved.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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Smoking Chokes China
I wondered why they chose China for this study. Could it be because of the wealth of the country? That was my first inclination when reading this article because people in other countries may not have the available resources to purchase the cigarettes, therefore it may not be as prevalent in other countries.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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Survey finds as we age the sex doesn't
I was curious on this survey to know if Pfizer, Inc. did this survey of 1, 292 seniors after they had been using the Viagra product or was this preliminary information for completing the Viagra product? I would hope that this was preliminary data and not data obtained after taking the product, Viagra.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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New Procedures with Lymph Nodes surgical
As I was reading this article, my friend came to mind who just had a mastectomy to remove one breast and 14 lymph nodes. It was a very invasive procedure and will require reconstruction of the tissue. It would be great if this could be more widely utilized to cut down on the invasiveness of lymph node removal. This would not only aid physically but also mentally for the patient.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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A Not So Sweet Side of Sugar
From all the information we have on how important fruit is in our daily diet, I would think that as long as you ate fruit in moderation it would not be detrimental to your skin tone. On the other hand, if you at fruit as the majority of your diet this might have effects on the collagen according to this article.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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Oh/not those jet ski things again
It is scary what modern technology comes up with for entertainment purposes and the ramifications it has on our environment. Should there be a certain perimeter surrounding certain known breeding areas that jet skis are not allowed to enter? Unfortunately because jet skis are so versatile and small, they come right up on shore and this would be very hard to enforce.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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The Morning After
It is imporant for all to know that there are many more risks to having unprotected intercourse than getting pregnant. Pregnancy will not usually kill you but all the other scary diseases can. People need to keep in mind that aspect of intercourse rather than the possibility of an unwanted pregnancy.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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Miscarriage: What happens when a pregnancy can't last, and why
Nature has a way of taking care of itself. So often I see the result of genetic confusion in the hospital. It is very difficult for the parents to realize that it was nothing that they had done or not done to make this happen. It is because the woman carries the child that she may feel the most burdened by this occurence. It is very difficult to get over the fact that "it just happened" and there was nothing they had done as a parent to cause this.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Linda A. Sluder
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Organ recipients set records
It was good to read an article about the positive results of organ transplant. So often in the media we get the worst case scenarios as information. Sciencists have done amazing things in the past years as far as developing various types of medication to aid in the acceptability of new organs in the body.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Internet don't know doesn't say
I found this to be interresting, being a woman and having one familiy mamber developing breast cancer i always like to hear about what is trying to be done.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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New prcedures with lymph nodes surgical
I find this intersting but i would like to know what happens to the radioactive material after it enters the body. what harm can it cuase?


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Survey finds as we age the sex doesn't
I think it is nice to know that even thoug live slows down it never stops.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Lazarus Syndrome
I am glad to head that the AIDS rate is finally droping and more people are are listening and using protection. Then it is sad to know that it can effect someone so emotionally.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Birds do it, apes do it- stray from mates
I guess we can say that man and beast do think alike.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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How Spiders make thier webs
This sounds like a new way for man to make money. and i belive that one day they will find away of producing it. becuase when they smell money that do not stop until they have discoverd a way.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Miscarriage
I feel that this could help alot of woman how do put the blame on them selves.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Old-fasioned water is best choice for health
I love to drink water and that is about the oly thing i do drink and i am glad to hear that it does so much for my body. I did not know that it did all that.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
KAthy Smithkey
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Clone technology could grow liver in a dish
I think that it is scary that man can create another part of a human. I think our tecnology has gone way to far when we think we can take over the role of GOD.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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Random drug testing comes home
I think this is a good idea as long as the parents do not miss use it. I think and hope that my childern will talk with me and that would not have to paly apart in our lives but i do think it would be nice to know it is there if needed


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kathy Smithkey
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gOOd news on E coli
I belive that i need to lrean how to cook the meat the right to stop E coli. I do not trust the big bessnes of the meat companies It is a money making bisness and they can make the rules.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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How to breath easier
I am very much interested in seeing how spicyness of the food, less sodium, magnesium and vitamin C are techniquely related to the asthma symptoms. And also I wonder the spicy Korean salad(called kimchi) does the same thing, I remember asthma was not so common in Korea as much as it is here.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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The big pictue;France
It must be a great news to the people who have lost a part of their body. It is such a great feeling to give something I don't need to a person who needs it desperately, and that's how I feel about my body parts and organs. So I carry anatomical gift card along with my driver's licence. If it could give someone a second life.......


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kristina Keeton
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
I think this drug can help alot of people. Even if there are serious side effects, what is worst the side effects or cancer. Breast cancer runs in both sides of my family and if I had the option to take a medication that would cut the chance of developing breast cancer by 44 percent , I would definatly take it !


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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a risky fashion
Biting to cut on their tongue was one of the methods they used to suicide in case of any situation of dishonor or indignity in ancient Korean dinasties. If they were still alive from those time, they would think of the people who wear a ring on their tongue as someone who did something and couldn't kill themselves(?). I guess I can understand why they want to do that, but I see it as a black beauty, gloomy, and very depressing passion that I have once admired. But after all years, it's like wearing a scarlet letter to me now.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Kristina Keeton
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The Morning After
I think this pill would be very useful. Many people are having sex these days and most of them would not be able to care for a child if they became pregnant. Also if they did become pregnant , and didn't want to have it, they could use this pill instead of having a costly abortion.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsum Yim
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Birds do it, apes do it.
Sometimes we need to do some speculation on what the nature does and listen to its wisdom. I've been realizing real peace and happiness come from having a happy family and a life full of love and faith. I would like Mr. Clinton to think about it. There is an old chinese proverb that says you discipline yourself, take a good care of family, then rule the country. And I wonder what makes them socially and sexualy faithful to its mate. If we find out the secret, we will be able to make love potion and prevent many tradgedies.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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Miscarriages
When it comes to a miscarriage, nobody is to blame. It isn't the woman's falt that the baby died. It was out of her control, nothing could have been done about it.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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" Faith Can Help you Heal"
This newsnote was very interesting. I had heard that faith could help you heal but it was interesting to see statistical evidence on it. This article goes to show that it is important to have some kind of spiritual life


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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" Clone Technology could grow liver in a dish"
What an interesting article. This will greatly reduce the waiting lists for organs. This is the direction I was hoping the cloning technology would take. It is more useful than cloning sheep.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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" Old Fashioned Water is Best Choice For Health"
Ever since I heard what Neutrasweet can do for you, I have cut down on my consumption of diet soft drinks. But I believe bottled water is better than tap water. I have heard that tap water can have different chemicals and other unhealthful stuff in it. Water is one of the best drinks for you, only if it comes from a bottle. You can never be sure how safe the water in your tap is.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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" A Risky Fashion"
Piearcing your tounge is unhealthy and stupid. Why would anyone want to do such a dangerous thing to themselves. It's scarry to think that people do this to look good. Because, they look like fools. I don't find anything attractive about a toungering. If you want to get a body part piearced, fine, just do it someplace other than your mouth.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Katie Kelly
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" New Health Dirnks Or Old Style Snake Oil Elixirs"
This was interesting. It exposes another one of those advertising scams. All these drinks are are just a way to get consumer's money and it looks like people are willing to pay for them. This article shows how advertisers can package something old to make it look new then charge a higher price and people will still buy it.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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colon technology
I just read Kathy Smithkey's comment on the news note about colone technology. I have a little different point of view. I don't think growing an organ is taking over god's job. It's always questionable whether living bod y without his conscious, soul, or spirit is considered as a person, and it can be extended to a question that the liver is a person. Even if it was the realm of god to rule, I don't think he would mind to see us saving precious life that he created. I was very excited to find this news because of my brother in law. He had his liver transplanted twice because his body dindn't accept the new liver and the medication, and


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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continued for clon technology
and after the second surgery he still is not doing well, he is diong worse. I really hope that the scientist will work on it really hard to make it available to public, and my brother in law will live long enough to get the help he needs.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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Random drug testing comes home
As it is mentioned at the end of the news note, screening our own children wouldn't be so ethical, I think. When I was young, my mother always waid to me that she trusted me. When I was growing up, I tried hard to be goo d enough for mom to trust me. And there were times hard for me to overcome the temtations, and although I thought of mom and try hard I fail few times.But it was the power of mom's trust that put me back on the track. If she had tried to screen my fault, I would have hated her. That is the kind of relationship I'd like to have with my children.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Minsun Yim
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Tamoxifen for breast cancer
I'd like to add to the news note about the side effects of tamoxifen. FDA calls for serious consideration on using the drug, becarse it could cause uterine cancer, cataracts in the eyes and trpled the risk of fatal blood clots, and there's no proof it truly prevents breast cancer, it may just delay an inevitable tumor.



Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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Don't be a victim of highway crime
I think that road rage is a problem. People get too impatient and do not realize that they will not get any place any faster by driving like a maniac. I've also heard never to make eye contact with anyone because it makes the situation personal.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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Allergic reaction to condoms
I wanted to know how you can tell if it is the spermicide or the condom? How well was this experiment done? Should you use unlubricated condoms?


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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Disapperaring Act
How can you see the baby-fine hair growth and where does it occur. Anorexia is a horrible disease that can lead to death. It is sad that someone can go to that extreme to try to look better. There are plenty of other ways to feel better about yourself.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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Rats have too much on their minds
How can anyone tell if the rat's brains are overloaded? Are their brains so small that they are unable to learn anything else? I have never heard of such a thing in my life. It is pretty interesting and I would like to find out more information about this.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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The frog killer
It is sad that the fungus can kill the frogs. The reason is because the fungus can get into their gills and suffocate them. The scientists need to research this and find a way to prevent it before it can harm other aquatic animals in the same area.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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DNA Test Prove that Jefferson Fathered Child of Slave
I have heard that Jefferson was very conrtradicting in this situation. Supposedly, he was very much in love with this slave, but on the other hand, he was against letting the blacks have their freedom. I guess this just gives us another way to consider the term "Founding Father". It is sad that he couldn't love her because of her nationality because it wasn't socially accepted, but in a way it was his own fault. Other people in history have gone against the social norms and that is part of the reason they have made history


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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The Good News about Cancer
It is good news that they have found a drug that prevents breast cancer in women, but what are the contraversies? There is not enough information in this newsnote to tell me much. What does this drug do and what kind experiments were done to discover this drug? What kind of progress has been seen with the drug?


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Erin Hiestand
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Faith Can Help You Heal
This is very interesting that prayer can slow down the heart rate and lower blood pressure. It also may give the elderly a sense of control over their life. People tend to live longer when they feel they can control their own life and do not have to depend on others. Prayer is a very powerful drug.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Kristina Keeton
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The Frog Killer
If this fungus is killing frogs, and frogs eat insects, then how will this affect the insect population? This could cause us to have a lot more insect problems.


Submitted: 11-Dec-98
Kristina Keeton
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Smoking Chokes China
I was very suprised to hear that China has surpassed the United States in deaths caused by smoking. It is crazy that smoking kills 2,000 men a day. Just think of how many lives would have been saved if cigarettes were never invented.


Introductory Biology - Carter



The Cincinnati Enquirer
Donald Morse
Metro sec: C 1
Due: 10/07/98
09/27/98
Submitted: 30-Sep-98
Invasion of Cicadas Inevitable
Tens of millions of dormant cicadas are under the ground in the form of nymphs. The cicadas that they're refering to are the 17 year or red-eyed cicadas. They're scheduled to awake and crawl out of the ground in the spring of 2004. These are the same species of cicada that invaded this area in 1987. Anyone who remembers their defening mating drone, won't be looking forward to their arrival. The red-eyed cicada should'nt be confused with the annual cicadas, which aren't as loud. But anyone who isn't a fan of cicadas will only have to put up with the noise for a short time, as most will be dead by the end of June.



Submitted: 18-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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DIETING MAKES YOU FORGET
I found this article very interesting, especially the fact that a person who is dieting has the mental capacity of a person who has been drinking alcohol. I totally agree with the article and believe that people should be aware of the risks of dieting. I believe the best way to diet is to cut down on excess sugars and saturated fats and to eat more nutritious food. People believe that in order for them to lose weight, they must stop eating, period! This is not true, this can do much damage to ones health. Instead one should exercise at least 3-4 days a week and try and avoid EXCESS fats that are not needed.


Submitted: 18-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Calcium Made Headlines This Year
I had no idea that there was such a lack of calcium intake in this country. I guess now I can understand why the Got Milk posters have been stuck up everywhere. This article really made me think twice about my body. When you think about what good calcium does for your bones, I guess it makes you think twice about your health. Its just amazing to see that 90% of adult women don't take in enough calcium. It seems as though we are just too busy worrying about our body's weight (fat) and not about the structure of our body. How ironic is that??


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Erin Weddle
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Calcium made headlines this year
I was not surprised at all to hear that Americans arn't getting enough calcium. Just about the only time I drink milk is with my cerial. If the rest of America is like I am, we would rather have cola's with our meals. I'm not implying that milk is the only source of calcium but its probably the easiest to come by. Many people eat out often, and very seldom do you see people drinking milk with their meals. Its usually cola or coffee.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Cutting Cancer Risks
It is interesting to see that something as simple as intaking more folate could cut a woman's chances of getting colon cancer by 75%. It would be interesting to see why men's chances of reducing the risk of colon is not as great.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Calcium Made Headlines This Year
I had no idea that Americans aren't getting enough calcium. But then again, how many people do you ever see drinking a glass of milk.It said that 90% of adult women weren't taking enough calcium. It seems that they would need the calcium(especially past 40-50).


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Erin Weddle
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Iron's The Fire
I was not aware that iron was so beneficial in learning and helping your memory. I also had no idea that cancer cells liked to live in iron rich blood. I would like to learn more about this genetic defect Hemochromatosis, and if it only affects women.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Iron's The Fire
It said that they performed studies on high school girls to show that high doses of iron for eight weeks may increase results on tests verbally, and help learn and memorize. I'm not sure that is worth a greater chance of Hemochromatosis.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Erin Weddle
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Super Selenium
I found this newsnote to be interesting. I am sure that I have heard of Selenium before. But I am not sure what foods it is found in. If Selenium has such great results with a drop in cancer mortality then why haven't we heard more about this.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Technology Puts DNA to Work to Fight Disease-Causing Genes
It sounds like good news in the future. It says that Antisense are able to treat nearly any infection, inflammation, or cancer, with minimal side effects. They do not discriminate or kill healthy cells along with diseased cells. They are difficult to work with and costly, so we will have to wait and see what becomes of this.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Helping Plants Cope With Stress
It looks to me that they are doing a good job at making a better plant. It will be interesting to see if ABA can be used to help preserve endangered plant species.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Super Selenium
If the University of Arizona is right, then selenium looks to be a great cancer preventer. All you need is 200 Micrograms to drop your chances of all types of cancer by about 50%. I need to take a look at selenium the next time I go to GNC.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Bird's-eye Approach Offer Best View of Cell Function
They found that over 400 genes became active and rested at different stages of the cell cycle. It also said that tis will help in cancer research. I don't understand how it will help.


Submitted: 21-Oct-98
Jamie Madden
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Flu Medicines a Step Ahead of Latest Viruses
So in the year 2001 we will have nasal sprays and pills to combat the viruses and neuraminidase inhibitors which block the protein that allows the virus to spread. I hope the years between are good flu seasons.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Iron's The Fire
I never really thought of too much Iron (in one's body) as being a danger. I think this kind of information should be more ecknowledged by people. I found it also very intersting that Iron could increase one's verbal abilties and memorization ability. The study conducted was performed on highschool girls, I wonder if the results would be the same for highschool guys, or even for adults.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Cutting Cancer Risk
Who would of thought that colon cancer could be reduced by seventy-five percent in women, by taking high amounts of folate over a fifteen year period. If this is true, which I guess it is then imagine how much cancer risk we could cut down. However, one question remains on my mind and that is, does high amounts of folate do any damage to ones body? Earlier I learned that high amounts of Iron does.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Four Women, Four Choices
It brings ease to the minds of many women to read such a article. It is very soothing to hear that women now have different prcedures to choose from if they have breast cancer. Breast cancer, I could only imagine, is one of the worst diseases to have. Having all these choices available makes surgery easier to go through and makes a women feel as though someone does care and understand her needs.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Flu Medicines a step ahead of Latest Virus
If flu shots are supposed to work just fine then why are all these new flu medicines coming out? I understand that not everyone out there is willing to take one shot to prevent the flu virus from invading their bodies, but the thought just occured to my mind. Is there a flaw in the flu shot that makes scientists think again about their creation?? Or is it just another flu drug on the market for the sakes of competition?


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Super Selenium
Even though cancer is spreading disease in our society right now, it seems as though one can prevent it in many ways (although there is no cure). What many people fail to realize (which is of no fault of thier own) is that by simply taking several hundred micrograms of certain elements such as selenium a day, they can reduce the risk of cancer by a suprisingly high percantage.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Helping Plants Cope With Stress
ABA is exactly what our world's plants need right now. With all the air pollution, heat, and chemicals its amazing to see how some plants are still alive. This discovery would really be important to our society. If ABA is discovered to help preserve endangered plants, then lets just say that Bernadette Plair and his collegues are going to be rich!!! This discovery would definetly affect everyday life since humans depend on plants (although many forget that they do).


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Bird's -eye Approach offer best View Of Cell Function
I propose the same qustion as Jamie Madenn does. How does the discovery of 400 genes being active and resting at different stages of a cell cycle, help in cancer research? Especially whne looking at yeast. I think that people nned to be more aware of cancer and the risks of it. It seems as though every comment I have submitted so far, Cancer is the central issue. This just shows how much of a danger and issue it is in our society.


Submitted: 27-Oct-98
erin hicks
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Iron's the Fire
I think that this article was interesting because of all of the hype in our society about vitamins and other health enhancing pills, it is important that there is at least one person out there who recognizes when enough is enough!! Not only can too uch of something not do your body any good, it can also cause harm to your body . for example in this article the author talks about how too much iron has been linked to increasing your risks of developing arthritis and is an optimum breeding place for cancer cells. That proves that you should know when to say when!


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Donald Morse
A 14
Due: 10/30/98
10/25/98
Submitted: 29-Oct-98
Ohio - made experiment in space to test how plants put down roots
OSU scientists will work with three astronaunts aboard the shuttle STS-95 (the John Glenn mission) to test the effects of zero gravity on plants. They will use mung beans and corn plants. The scientists are interested in the curvature, or how the roots go down. They will instruct the astronaunts aboard on how to perform the experiment. The experiment will be preformed by zapping the plants with electricity to get a res- ponce. They will be watching two cell zones in the plants for a response - growth rate and direction the root grows. The main benefit from this experiment, is to try to make plants able to cope with stress better.


Cincinnati Enquire
Jamie Madden
A10
Due: 10-30-98
10-28-98
Submitted: 30-Oct-98
World Population Forcast Lowered Because of AIDS
A new U.N. finding on AIDS' rapid spread in the developing world, will forecast a worldwide population of 8.9 billion by 2050, a 50 percent jump from today's 5.9 billion people, but well short of the 9.4 billion population officials were predicting just 2 years ago. It is based on lower fertility rates and te spread of AIDS. In 9 SAfrican countries, HIV infects 10 percent of the population or more.


Submitted: 30-Oct-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Technology Puts DNA to Work to Fight Disease-Causing Genes
This particular newsnote interests me because I work in a Biotechnology lab. I was upset with the fact that the only disadvantage was cited as being cost. I find that hard to believe because of all the money that is spent each year on trying to find cures for diseases, you would think that this option would be more evident to people who are sick. I just think of all the money that is supposedly raised for research of diseases and I can't imagine that this method is that expensive.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Deena Hundemer
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Tamofixen for breast cancer
Science has come a long way with medicines to help cancer patients. I find that the choice between taking the drug and having the consequences of the side effects quite un-nerving. The cancer patient must choose to live with the cancer and eventually die or take medicine and live with some henious side effects and then eventually die. With the technology of today, there has got to be a way to help a cancer patient without putting them through more pain and suffering.



Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Robyn Henges
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Jimsonweed leads to bizaree behavior
This newsnote should be read by a lot of people. I really never knew how dangerous a plant could be, especially one found right on school campus or even right outside your front door. Peole should really stay away from this plant before they experience a close risk like the kingsman girl. Great article Geena


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Erin Weddle
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Jimson weed Leads to Bizarre Behavior.
I thought this newsnote was interesting. It seems that we are putting a lot of effort into informing our youth on the effects of "Pot". Maybe there should be some effort also put into this deadly plant, such as articles to raise awareness, billboards, T.V. Specials etc. I think this plant is especially dangerous because it can be found in your back yard.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Erin Weddle
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Heavy use of deodorant kills teen.
I thought this newsnote was distubing. First of all his father knew his son was doing this and didn't have anything to say about it. That seems like neglagence on his part. It this kid took showers, I don't see how he could feel that he had such bad body odor.


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Erin Weddle
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World Population Forcast Lowered Because of Aids
I knew that Aids was a major problem, but I thought it was getting better, especially with all the Aids awareness programs, distrubutions of condoms, etc. I knew that Aids was a serious problem in South Africa, but I didn't know the numbers were that high.


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Jimson weed Leads to Bizarre Behavior
As we discussed in class, I think that Jimson Weed is a very dangerous plant and maybe law enforcement officials should be spending more time destroying Jimsonweed plants than worrying about who's growing and smoking marijuana. After all, Jimsonweed can kill you or permanently damage your brain, where as marijuana can be used to help cancer patients and in alot of cases is even less harmful than alcohol, which is perfectly legal. I think educating people about Jimsonweed is simply not enough because in alot of cases it just sparks curiosity, mostly with young people. Something needs to be done!


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Study: Brain cells can regenerate
I think this a great discovery because it could help not only with people suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, but I think it could also help with people who have had serious head injuries or have destroyed their brain cells with drugs or alcohol. I also think it would be useful in cases where part of a patient's brain has had to be removed. One question I have is what, if any treatment has to be administered to aid in the pro- cess of regenerating brain cells.


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Very Clever Birdbrains
I found this article to be very interesting because I love animals and I have always believed that they are as intelligent as humans, just in their own context. We, as humans haven't figured out how animal's brains func


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Heart Rhythm Gets Fix
I wanted to comment on this newsnote because I think it is great when medical breakthroughs can prevent a sick person from having to take medicine. There are so many side effects from prescription drugs that while help- ing a person to live, they can destroy the person's quality of life. Which leads to my question which is what, if any, are the side effects of this device and what is it's upkeep? Does it ever have to be replaced, etc?


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Calcium Made Headlines This Year
I chose to comment on this newsnote because I like to think that I'm a health concious individual and I think way too much emphasis is being placed on low-fat no fat diets. I think that that is simply not healthy. I think that this emphasis is mostly responsible for the reduction in calcium intake. People don't want to eat dairy products because of the fat in them. The truth is that a little fat is very healthy and it helps the rest of the vitamins you take in do their job.


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jamie Madden
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Immortality Gene Discovered
Have they found the fountain of youth? Can we be young forever? I wonder if there are cons to this cell immortality. I hope they can use this technology before I'm old and grey.


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Jamie Madden
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Study: Brain Cells Can Regenerate
That is something new to me. All of my life I have been told that brain cells do not regenerate. I was taught that when you drink and kill your brain cells, that's it , they are gone for good. Now this new research says that brain cells can regenerate.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Donald Morse
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"Very Clever Birdbrains"
I have been a birder for about 10 years now, and It never fails to amaze me at how "clever" birds are. Having read many books on bird behavoir, I can't see how people can say the phrase "Birdbrained", because as anyone who is a birdwatcher or observes birds for an extended time know that this is not true. These findings might make some people look a little different at birds. These findings will help out in many different aspests of neurobiology - and probably making it important to human neurobiology as well.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Donald Morse
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Jimsomweed Leads To Bizarre Behavior
I have read and heard stories about the effects of jimsonweed on people, but I didn't know that much about what it did to people other than making them "high". I have overheard young kids wanting to know where this weed grows in our area-I advised them not to mess with this weed, for it can kill. I do agree that people should learn about this weed and its negative effects on the human body before anyone else gets seroisly ill or dies.


Submitted: 19-Nov-98
Donald Morse
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Greenhouse Gasses Being Absorbed surprisingly Fast
I am glad to hear that greenhouse gasses are being reduced so fast and by so much. I would be shocked if it came to be known that extra vegetation growing on old abandoned farms is cause for the reduction. This would prove that it is important to leave as much vegetation still standing in this country as we can, not only for wildlife or asthetics, but for the survival of mankind.



Submitted: 20-Nov-98
Danielle West
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Fetal Fix
The Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome would normally cause death in newborns. Their immune systems are delicate already and with no T-cells to fight off infection, the child would die. This is an interesting subject to me because I read an article about doing in utero heart surgery. They too mentioned that the sterile enviornment of the womb is ideal. The article mentioned that heart surgery had a higher survival rate than after birht surgery. Once this becomes widely accepted among doctors, this may save may infant lives.


Audubon
Donald Morse
Vol.100(6), p.19
Due: 11-25-98
Nov.-Dec. 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Saving a "New Tiger"
A study of DNA paterns that first appeared in the Journal of the Zoological Society of London, found that the Sumatran tiger is a seperate species and not a subspecies of other tigers. All tigers are in bad shape, but this tiger is in really bad shape because the world's zoos only have 235 of this species of tiger in captive breeding programs. This discovery brings out the importance of conserving their habitat, where only about 400 to about 500 of this species of tigers remain in the wild.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Geena Erras
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Dieting makes you forget
I disagree with her comment and agree. I believe if anyone who is dieting doesn't eat th right foods and skips meals from here to there, or even skip meals often, they might start loosing their mind. there are so many types of dieting that many of them are harmfull. I disagree in a way that if you're on a diet wher you eat healthy foods and eat tiny amounts when you're hungry it can be good for you. Like I said before some dieting harmfull and some may not be.


Cincinnati Equirer
Bethany Vail
a11
Due: 11-24-98
Nov.24,1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
HIV cases up 10%,as youths shun prevention
From the first discoverly of the AID's virus it has grown in rapid numbers. From 47 million poeple are now infected and 14 million have died from the virus. 2.5 million of that number are from this year. In Asia and other foriegn countries the number of deaths and number of infected are more than any other country. Also more women and children are becoming more infected than men. Even married women who have only been with their husband are becoming more infected. Thier is now a World AIDs day which is celebrated on Dec.1.


Discover
Danielle West
pg 76
Due: 11/25/98
november 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
A World With No Antibiotics
Almost every visit to the doctor ends with a perscription for antibiotics. Too many times this isnt even nessasary, many patients believe that these drugs can cure any cold. At least half of the human use of antibiotics in the United States is unnecessary. This may be the cause of the resistance these common bacteria are developing. The multiresistant organisms of the 90's are a grim warning of the posibility of a post-antibiotic era. Household cleaners spiked with antibacterial agents increase our chances of breeding drug resistant bacteria in our homes.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Danielle West
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Dieting makes You Forget
I agree with Binita that everyone should eat more nutrious foods but one important aspect of that is that we eat more "whole" foods instead of all the processed foods. Eating more whole food - in other words foods that grow that way - can really give you a boost of energy and help to loose weight in a healthy way. Way too many woman assume that they eat too much and that is why they gain weight, so they starve theirselves. The real problem lies in "what" we eat and not how much. Next time you go on a diet, instead of picking up a big mac and fries, try eating some fruits and vegtable. It takes as long as waiting in the drive thru.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Danielle West
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World Population Forcast Lowered by AIDs
Nature has its own way of keeping the world from overpopulating. that may sound harsh because all those people die, but thats the way things work. At one point in time the plague was killing millions of people, wiping out entire villages. That was natures way of making the world livable for us. If all those people had lived and reproduced, and their children reproduce, ect. the numbers would be exponential. The world may already be over populated. AIDs is the plague of the 90's.


Cincinnati Enquirer
Jamie Madden
A2
Due: 11-25-98
11-21-98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Pregnancy theory causes stirr
A prominent French obstetrician is making headlines for saying fetuses of black women reach term seven full days before the expected delivery date for white women. This claim was made by Emile Papiernik, widely regarded as France's leading obstetrician. In France, about 1 in 500 infant deaths are caused by perinatal complications, meaning those that occur three months before delivery to seven days after, and that number does not include the hundreds of infants who survive, often with lifelong handicaps. Black=36 weeks if she is ready. White=drugs until 37th week or longer to delay labor.


Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Donald Morse
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Helping Plants Cope With Sress
ABA might be the answer to saving endangered plant species. If ABA proves to be valuable in this regard, it could change the way that people look at conserving nature. A lot of times people can't buy, build or develope land in which it is the habitat of an endangered plant species. This makes for people to view conservation as a useless burden. If ABA works to help plants cope with stress, then the "endagered plant species - do not enter" laws may be lightened up some - which may make people look a little more positively about conserving nature.


Time
Amanda Owens
Page 94
Due: 11-25-98
Nov. 30, 1998
Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Next Up: Prozac
More adults are finding out that children have depression problems and they are having to take Prozac. About 3.4 million Americans under 18 are said to be "seriosly" depressed which means more potential comsumers for the Prozac. This causes a problem because Prozac was tested for an adult not for a child and with children needing to take it the drug has to be tested for a child and it has not which is making the FDA worry about the use of Prozac for children.


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Mary Ellen McKenna
p A2
Due: November 25, 1998
November 6, 1998
Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Lab isolated building-block cell
Scientists have successfully isolated and grown embroyonic stem cells in stem cells in the laboratory. The hope is someday to grow new


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Mary Ellen McKenna
p A2
Due: November 25, 1998
November 6, 1998
Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Lab isolated building-block cell
Scientists have successfully isolated and grown embryonic stem cells in the laboratory. The cells have multiplied endlessly in the lab dishes and the hope is that tissues will be grown to help people with various illnesses. Researchers have already grown heart muscle cells that beat together, blood cells, blood vessel cells, bone, cartilage, neurons and skeletal muscles. However since these cells can have other purposes


The Cincinnati Enquirer
Mary Ellen McKenna
p A2
Due: November 25, 1998
November 6, 1998
Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Lab isolated building-block cell
Scientists have successfully isolated and grown embryonic stem cells in the laboratory. The cells have multiplied endlessly in the lab dishes and the hope is that tissues will be grown to help people with various illnesses. Researchers have already grown heart muscle cells that beat together, blood cells, blood vessel cells, bone, cartilage, neurons and skeletal muscles. However since these cells can have other purposes including making designer babies there is certain to be legal and ethical debates. The ban on federal funds for embryonic research may be lifted if it prevents the development of lifesaving applications.


Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Erin Weddle
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Study, Brain Cells can regenerate.
I agree with Jamie on this comment, I too, have always been told and assumed that once you killed your brain cells that was it, they don't come back. I thought that ani-drug people were trying to tell us that drugs such as pot, and cocaine, and acid, fries your brain. I think that its great if they can regenerate.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Amanda Owens
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A World With No Antiboitics
There are some people who go to the doctors just to get some antiboitics but there are those few who go to the doctors because they are sick and nothing seems to be helping them. There could really never be a world with no antiboitics because there are those people that antiboitics are the only way they are still living. The world may change but one thing will stay the same and that is the antiboitics, they may become few in prescription but we will never get rid of them completely.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Amanda Owens
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Dieting makes you forget
I agree that dieting does make you forget but it depends on how you are dieting. If you are skipping meals and not put nutrion back into your body. Then yes you will start to forget things becauseyour body is tring to tell you that it needs food. Now, if you diet right which means eating good healthy food or you eat in small amounts the you shouldn't have trouble remembering things. Our body's aren't there for us to misuse they are there because we need them. If we did need them then we would probably not have it or we would have a couple of them.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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World Population Focast Lowered Because of Aids
You may be interested in Binita Patel's artical. It talks about Antisense,which blocks some bad genes. This may be used to prevent aids in the future. Aids like all other viruses attacks cells by injecting its DNA into them. Our cells make more of the virus and in the process the cell is destroyed. Antisense may stop that DNA from making more viruses.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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69 People Dead From Viagra
I am surprised that doctors would have prescribed viagra to these individuals without checking for dangerous drug interactions. I think these people illegaly got their viagra.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Heavy use of Deodorant Kills Teen
I think this kid had some mentail problems. Even more disturbing is the fact that the dad never got his son a shrink. For Gods sake the kid was covering himself with deodorant twice a day. Hey kid I got a tip for ya,


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Jimson Weed Leads to Bizarre Behavior
You may be interested in Brinita Patel's artical. It talks about Antisense, mabie these Antisense will be able to fight off virues. Viruses inject their DNA into our cells. Our cells make more of the virus. Perhaps Antisense will be able to block the viruses DNA and prevent the virus from reproducing. It may even be possible to pre-vacinate with Antisense against viruses like AIDs.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Heavy use of Deodorant Kills Teen
I think this kid had some meantail problems. Even more disturbing is the fact that the dad never got his son a shrink. For Gods sake the kid was covering himself with deodorant twice a day. Hey kid I got a tip for ya,.......... its callled taking a bath.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Immortality Gene Discovered
I have also heared that vitamin C can help to fight off the affects of ageing. The vitamin C gets rid of Oxygen free radicals which are believed to cause ageing.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Study: Brain Cells can Regenerate
This artical is incerdible! I can't believe that they can regrow neurons quickly enought to reverse the effects of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's deseases. This sounds like good news for us. Hopefully we will have ways by then to completely treat Alzheimer's and Parkinsons. Hopefully we will have ways by then to completey treat, o ya I already........... hopefully sooner.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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'Bugs Like These'
Your subject reminds me of this big ecoli bateria scare. now we make beaf companies throw away tons of good meat because some ecoli is found. Truth is you have been eating ecoli in your meat for years. The ecoli is killed eaither in freezing or cooking of the meat, it can't hurt you. If you don;t believe me read the side pannel of your cerial box next time, 1.5 eceptiable rat fegal pellets. The people who got really sick were from the people who cooked their hamburgers. The ecoli was on the burgers after they were cooked. YUCK!


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Calcium Made Headlines This Year
I know that execise also helps to build strong healthy bones. Weight lifting is the best at doing this. I know this to be true from my own experiences.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Helping Plants Cope With Stress
Its amazing how genetics is changing our world around us. Making stronger and healthier plants is one of it's main focusses. Did you know that scientist have taken the same geans that make lightning buggs glow and put it in tobacco plants. The tobacco plants glow at night, what's next? Mabie there will be glowing trees instead of lights by the sides of roads in the next twenty years.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Technology Puts DNA to Work to Fight Disease-Causing Genes
Your artical gives hope to people who may be suffering from cancer. These Antisense sound great, being able to kill cancer cells without killing good cells. This alows patients to keep strength that would have been lost in Kemo Theropy. AS far as the cost goes , as it is used more and more cheaper ways of making it will be found and the cost will go down.



Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Jennifer Anderson
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'Bugs like these'
I found this article interesting because not many people realize that there are some good types of bacteria that are actually beneficial to one's health. I also never knew that Lactobacillus acidophilus can fight yeast infections. I know that Acidophilus is the bacteria found in yogurt, I think. What I'm curious about is how that bacteria is regularly produced in the human body? Another thing I found peculiar about this newsnote is how Acidophilus can lower cholesterol.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Immortality Gene Discovered
This was a great newsnote because an immortal gene could help in fighting and possibly curing so many diseases such as cancer and AIDS. My question is whether or not these researchers have tried implementing this procedure on any animals or humans to see if it actually can work in the body normally? Another question is what was meant by the last sentence, "They identifed MORF4 as only one of perhaps a number of genes that are responsible for immortality, including brain and cervical cancer cells." What was meant by the word immortality there? Immortality of the whole human body or just certain cells? It's not very clear the way it's written.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Heavy use of deodorant kills teen
I found this story to be very bizarre! I can't believe that you can die from spraying too much deodorant on your body! I wonder if the boy really did it because he was obsessed with smelling nice or if he just tried it once and it sort of got him high, so he kept doing it. I know that if I did something like that, my parents would put an end to it just for the simple fact that it's weird and wasteful. However, I don't blame the parent for his death because not many people are aware that too much deodorant can kill you. I know I wasn't.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
69 People Dead from Viagra
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69 People Dead from Viagra
When Viagra first came out it was like a big joke to everyone because it was portrayed as being for old men and impotent men which I guess isn't really funny but many people found the whole thing humorous. However, I was sceptical from the beginning because something that seems too good to be true, usually is. Besides, it was quite obvious that there was going to be many misuses of the drug by people who didn't need it, but thought it would improve their sex life. I also think that people needed to be more informed on what drug interactions can take place.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Jennifer Anderson
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Cutting Cancer Risk
I think it's great that folic acid has been found to help fight off diseases, but I hesitate to think that there are no bad points to excessive use of the nutrient. Not to be pessimistic, but it seems to me that everytime something is found to be good for you, another doctor or scientist says that it can harm you in some other way. My philosophy is eat well and exercise, reduce stress in your life and you'll have a good chance of being and staying healthy.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Donald Morse
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T. Rex Was Barney To This Guy
This article shows that their is still much to be learned about the past world of the dinosaurs. Maybe this discovery will inspire other people to look for and turn up different species of dinos. I would be curious to what the skeleton of this dinosaur really looks like, if it is bigger than the T. Rex.


Submitted: 2-Dec-98
Donald Morse
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Darwin in the Dock
I believe that even if the cell had been explored before or during Darwin's time, his thoery wouldn't have changed much. Darwin was a naturalist, and they tend to look at organisms as a whole instead of the individual components that make up that living organism. I don't think that darwin's theory of evolution was that of the evolution of life, but the evolution of an oraganism; The Origin of Species . I don't think that he meant for this theory to aply to all life/life processes.



Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Is Ritalin Right for Child
I'm curious as to what kind of "oils" would sedate a hyperactive child. It's undoubtful that diet would affect a child's activity level. Too many children are left with the decision of what they are going to eat. Typically, they choose junk foods high in sugar which would boost anyone's energy level.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Bright Lights, Big Tumors?
It's interesting that our bodies produce melatonin while we're sleeping. But haven't we known for a while that artificial lighting causes cancer? What about tanning beds?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Doctor get Probation
How did this woman not know someting was up if bacteria was eating her flesh? Also, what is up with only one year of probation in the medical field for negligence that resulted in death. That seems a little too lenient.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Pregnancy theory causes stir
Did this article say what caused this variation between black and white women or fetuses? That's a strange concept. Does the time it takes a fetus to reach full term vary between cultures as well?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Nicotine's Image
Interesting title. I didn't thing nicotine's reputation could get any worse. It sounds like "The Patch" isn't a whole lot better than the real thing.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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T Rex was Barney
Paleontology amazes me. 120 million year later and we're still discovering new phenomenons of that era. Did the article say whether they had proof of more than one Suchaminus tenerensis in that area?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Saving a "New Tiger"
The zoos should not have over half of this nearly extinct tiger species in captivity. It's great that the zoos have initiated breeding programs for the Sumatran tiger but couldn't they keep fewer in captivity?


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Lab isolated building-block cell
Technology is great but getting a little scary. Not only the federal funds but the whole concept of embryonic research sould be banned. Call me old-fashioned but creating human beings in a labrotory takes all spontaneity out of life.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Cherran Maynard
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Next Up: Prozac
Children are growing up way too fast nowadays. Parants need to realize that telivisions are not good substitutes for them. Children shouldn't even know what depression means, let alone feels like.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Jenni Hupp
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Color Coded Mice
I thnk that this article is kind of a little of the I have to much time on my hands. I think that they should do a little more details. I thought this wasn't very good.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Jenni hupp
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Deveoloping new cancer therapiies
I was really interested in this one. It was neat on how they thought things come about.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Christina Scott
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Kimberrela's Slippers
I think that it is very interesting that this mullosk could lead to finding the so-called missing link in man's evolution. If the discovery of this small creature is able to give us some clue to the missing parts of our evolutionary history than this could be one of the most important discoveries of our time.


Submitted: 3-Dec-98
Christina Scott
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World Forecast Population Lowered Because of AIDS
I think it is very sad that so many unfortunate people are dying from the AIDS virus; however, I feel that the planet is definately overpopulated and this may be mother natures method of population control. I believe that it is very likely that, if there were not as many people here, there would be no such thing as AIDS. I feel that it is necessary to find a cure for the AIDS virus, but that will come in time. Until then we need to accept death, even untimely, as valid part of our human struggle for survival.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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A World with no Antibiotics
I agree with this article. I believe that most Americans have it drilled in their head that they need medication for their symptoms, when they really don't.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Is Ritalin right for you child?
Since, I work in a pharmacy I am very aware of what and how Ritalin works. I believe this drug has many good effects and a few bad. For certain people, I think, a change in a person's diet could help them.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Nicotine's Image Takes a Turn For the Worse.
Let's just say that this article has made a difference. After reading this article I went to find it and showed my aunt who I dearly love, who smokes. She read this article and found all the harmfull effects in detail, and is on the way to quitting. It was hard to believe that having her read this could change her life, for the better.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Heavy use of deodorant kills teen
WOW, I can


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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a world with no antibiotics
this is serious enough that the center for disease control added this to their top ten list in 1996!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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Doctor gets probation
I thought that the sibject of a maternity patient being


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Heavy use of deodorant kills teen
WOW< I can't believe that a kid, even 16 years old, would actually spray himself twice a day with his deodorant. A kid actually thinks he smells that bad. What was he actually thinking? I wander if he had a problem of such that he thought that he had to use that much. My big question is if his parents new he had been doing this why didn't they say someting to him or even question on what he was doing everyday, twice a day.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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bright lights, big tumors
oddly enough, tibetan buddhist monks have been studying this problem for years, and commenting on the loss of natural daytime/nighttime cycles, and how it adversely effects us. another point scored for indigenous/ancient practices!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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is ritalin right for your child?
once again; do the natural thing, stay away from the chemicals if you can!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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pregnancy theory causes stir
this probably only causes a stir in the rascist/bigot circle, where the white-supremist boneheads would take it as someone saying that black fetuses are than white ones!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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doctor gets probation in bacteria death
i would say that this incident unfortunately ties directly with the article about antibiotic over-use.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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darwin in the dock?
i don't agree with this guy at all. is there any way that he can test this theory, without actually having a cell identical to the ones he is spouting about?


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Is Ritalin Right for Your Child?
I tried a Cheaper version of Ritalin after I was diagnosed with attension deffisite disorder or ADD. It did the oppsite of what it was suppose to do. Instead of calming my mind and allowing me to concentrate it made me feal like my skin was crawling. I never have been an hyperactive child and the effects of the anphetimens or Ritalin was as it should have been. Science still need to find a drug that can help people with ADD that arn't hyperactive.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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t.rex was barney next to this guy
i heard the paleontologist interviewed on npr and he also said, just for size reference, that the thumb bone from one of these claws was 17 inches long!!!!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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lab isolated building-block cell
just like the problem with the whole cloning thing... watch the ETHICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Flu Medicines a step ahead of latest viruses
As I was reading throught he newsnotes comments, I had noticed somene thinks pills and nasal sprays are a good idea because many people hate getting shots. I disagree with this comment. I believ pills can be usefull for only when there's a real symptom to be cured, but using nasal sprays is another story. Nasal sprays are a bad drug. Eventrally, after using this drug for awhile it will finally tear apart your breathing, smelling features, slowly decrease your nostril hairs and your nose will soon be ruined.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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saving a new tiger
someone will find a way to turn this discovery into a bad thing. when it was determined that red wolf were actually a genetic cross of timberwolf and coyote, they were taken off the endangered species list, because they didn't fall under the wolf catagory as it was written!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
eric chapman
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nicotine's image takes a turn for the worse
i don't think this was intended for long term use in the first place was it?!?!


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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World Population Forcast Lowered Because of AIDS
Aids is a scary subject. This is really getting out of control. People really need to realize that this type of disease can and could take over. Sometimes I wander if people realize that possibly the person that they work with or even sit next to in a class room could have any type of disease and it's getting worse everyday.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Geena Erras
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Study: Brain cells can regenerate
I really hope to god, that they soon find a cure for, the worst diseases' in the world, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Since, a famous and wonderfull actress by the name of Michael J. Fox, had now came out publically about his disease, Parkinson's, it shows right there that it can and will happen to anyone. Hopefully, there would be a possiblity of stimulating the brain to regrow neurons to help many people.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
Comment on a Newsnote
" Nicotine's Image Takes a Turn for the Worse"
This is just more proof that smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. It will be interesting to see how the population is effected from smoking in the next twenty years. Just about ninty percent of wemon and sixety percent of men in my generation smoke. If you say this isn't ture do a survay some time, I have and get roughly the same percentages every time. People don't Notice the effects of smoking damage write away because people breath with the upper parts of their lungs in everyday use. The tar seddeles in the bottom parts of their lungs, this is why they can't catch their breath after they run.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Kevin Briegel
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Saving a " New Tiger"
The reasion that tigers are having so much trouble with surviving is because of the loss of habitat. bigger animals, especialy carniverous ones need large territories to survive. I have studied this in lizzards from arround the world. Larger lizzards like Kamoto Dragons are struggeling to survive, due to loss of habitat. While smaller lizzards like geckos are thriving from human expansion. The geckos require less area and can with humans, and they even benifit from man made shelter and the increase in insect and rodant infistation brought about from humans .


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Donald Morse
Comment on a Newsnote
A World With No Antibiotics
I know of people that go to the doctor's office just about every month, and always seem to come back with a bottle of some kind of antibiotics. It seems like that they are taking antibiotics as asprins. Some of theese people that I know of even try to deal in the drugs. It doesn't surprise me that diseases are finding ways to become immune to the current antibiotics. I have also noticed that theese people that take antibiotics all the time seem to get more serious colds and other illnesses - that their antibiotics won't help.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Donald Morse
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Bright Lights, Big Tumors?
The more and more I read, it seems that their isn't anything left in the world that doesn't form/cause some kind of cancer. At this rate, In another twenty years it will probably be hard to find anyone who doesn't have some kind of cancer.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Donald Morse
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Lab Isolated Building-Block Cell
I don't know where to stand on this issue. I can only barely imagine people going to the store and buying replacement body parts. I can't imagine how the world would go on if this was to happen. How would we support such a large human population? There are also too many ethical debates too really say that this technology is "good", "bad" or "right/wrong".


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Donald Morse
Comment on a Newsnote
Doctor Gets Probation In Bacteria Death
I don't think that this punishment is enough for this doctor. Doctors are supposed to be people you can trust with your life. When a doctor simply doesn't pay attention to what is going on, and a patient dies as a result to his/her negligence - that Dr. should have his medical license revoked permenatly.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Allison Harley
Comment on a Newsnote
Next Up: Prozac
This newsnote was very interesting. I know many people that take Ritalin for attention deficit disorders and it seems to calm their nerves. I also know someone who took both Ritalin and Aderol for his problems, but had to switch to Prozac because they weren't working, but he doesn't seem to have a problem with depression. I think doctors need to find other alternatives for treating conditions rather than just prescribing medicine when it may not be necessary.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Allison Harley
Comment on a Newsnote
Next Up: Prozac
This newsnote was very interesting. I know many people that take Ritalin for attention deficit disorders and it seems to calm their nerves. I also know someone who took both Ritalin and Aderol for his problems, but had to switch to Prozac because they weren't working, but he doesn't seem to have a problem with depression. I think doctors need to find other alternatives for treating conditions rather than just prescribing medicine when it may not be necessary.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Jason Glasgow
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Saving a "New Tiger"
I am very happy to hear about scientists taking another step to preserve a species of tiger. All of the tigers in the wild are endangered today. From the last I heard, the only snow tigers that existed were in .


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Jason Glasgow
Comment on a Newsnote
Saving a "New Tiger"
I am very happy to hear about scientists taking another step to preserve a species of tiger. All of the tigers in the wild are endangered today. From the last I heard, the only snow tigers that existed were in captivity. The tigers of the world have been endangerd for quite a few years due to poachers, and I always like to hear progress in protecting endangered animals. .


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Allison Harley
Comment on a Newsnote
Study: Brain cells can regenerate
This article is interesting because it raises ideas about the brain's functioning. The brain is the most complicated organ in the body and it is interesting to read about new discoveries found when observing its functions. New discoveries can sometimes lead to methods of curing some disorders.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Allison Harley
Comment on a Newsnote
Immortality Gene Discovered
This article was interesting to read, but it poses questions about the ethics of cloning genes. It is always exciting to discover new information in science, but it also makes you wonder how safe it is to clone genes or organisms when it has never been done before. The result may be dangerous.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Allison Harley
Comment on a Newsnote
Very Clever Birdbrains
This article is interesting because scientists have discovered that birds have the ability to remember things in a similar way that humans do. We know that all animals have certain abilities that and thought processes that enable them to survive in the wild, and it is interesting to see how their bodies function and provide them with these abilities.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Jason Glasgow
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Bugs Like These
The need for certain bacteria in the body is interesting. Many doctors today are constantly prescribing antibiotics to every patient who walks through his door. By doing this the doctors are killing the good bacteria in their patients bodies and sometimes this ends up making the patients illness worse.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Jason Glasgow
Comment on a Newsnote
Bright Lights, Big Tumors
I have never heard of artificial light being a possible risk for cnacer. This study is very interesting to me because this could be a possible aid in shrinking tumors in people. Though this concept does seem kind of odd if scientists are just now figuring this out. But it might not have even crossed their minds until now.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Jason Glasgow
Comment on a Newsnote
Jimsonweed Leads To Bizarre Behavoir
I never knew that such poisonous plants grew in this area. Though you would think that if Jimsonweed is as toxic as they say, that people would stop trying to experiment with it. It seems to me that if just a little bit of Jimsonweed is killing everyone that you might not want to try it.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
Comment on a Newsnote
Darwin on the Dock
Has Behe ever heard of DNA? Or noticed that the average height of humans has changed over the past hundred years? How about diabetes or other genetic disorders? Doubt evolution? NO. Evolution shouldn't be interperted by simple minds.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
Comment on a Newsnote
World Population Forcast Lowered Because of AIDS
Less people, less pollution, less destruction to the Earth, and the PROBLEM with this IS??????


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Jenny Catron
Comment on a Newsnote
Smoking Chokes China
It's not hard to believe smoking kills thousands of people every year. It's all over the news and in the papers how bad smoking is for someone's health. I wonder about all the other things that are not talked about as much as a result from smoking. Did the article mention any other "bad" side affects? Like allergies, colds, illnesses, or anything else that is linked to smoking. As a respitory care major I am very interested in the effects of smoking on our respitory system.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
MaryEllen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Immortality Gene Discovered
Cells have a life cycle. One of the phases is death. If there is a disruption in the cycle, who is to say that the organism as a whole will live forever? There must be a reason that our cells function as they do. I think that making an individual cell live forever is not enough to make a person live forever.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Study: Brain cells can regenerate
Nuerons have been shown to grow finger-like extensions even after they have been severed. This is hopeful for the spinal cord injuries as well as Parkinson and Alzheimers patients. There is a drug already being used to help this regeneration. I remember hearing about it when that Chinese gymnast became paralyzed. The regeneration of nuerons in combiniation with the stem cell advancement is great news for this people.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Pregnancy theory causes stir
It seems as though the gestation period for a black woman should be the same as for other woman. It seems the same as saying the a chocolate lab should have puppies before a black lab. The only reason that this seems possible is because of a different genetic predisposition. For example, sickle cel anemia is more common in blacks. However I am still doubtful on this one.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Next Up: Prozac
Although Prozac has had a bad reputation, it can be a very helpful drug. Depression can be a debilitating disease and often must be treated with medication. Misuse or overuse as with any drug is not good, but in some cases it may be necessary, even for children.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Nicotine's Image Takes a Turn for the Worse
Nicotine is one of the worst substances of abuse because it is a neurotransmitter and extra nicotine in the body can have terrible effects on somatic nervous system.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
69 People Dead From Viagra
Dead from Viagra? It seems as if the deaths could have been caused by the other conditions. Even if there were drug interactions, that is why it is necessary to check for interactions. There are numerous drugs that have very serious interactions even with OTC drugs like aspirin, antihistimines and Tagamet. A 70% success rate is still worth keeping Viagra on the pharmacy shelf.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Greenhouse Gases Being Absorbed surprisingly Fast
Is the reduced carbon in the atmosphere really due to the greenspace or have we become more aware of our use of hydrocarbons thus not putting the carbons on the atmosphere to begin with?


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
World Population Forecast Lowered Because of AIDS
It is okay to predict that the world population would be decreased because of AIDS in the near future. However it is silly to think that you can predict the population fifty years from now. There could be a cure or vaccine for AIDS in the next 5-10 years and that would make the contribution from AIDS much less. Fifty years ago officials were predicting that diseases like small pox and polio would have an effect, but they are no longer a factor.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
Bugs like these
Friendly bacteria is another reason not to overuse antibiotics. Broad spectrum antibiotics like Tetracycline kill Gram postive, Gram negative and normal intestinal flora bacteria. This means that yeast related infections will be allowed to grow unchecked. So eat extra yogurt if you are on an antibiotic.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Mary Ellen McKenna
Comment on a Newsnote
A World With No Antibiotics
I believe this is true. In Hungary in the 1980's there was a great deal of antibiotic use. Penecillin was giving for every infection. So they began to watch the consumption of penecillin because the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae was resistant to penecillin in 50% of the cases. By 1992 the resistance was decreased to 34%.


Submitted: 9-Dec-98
Erin Weddle
Comment on a Newsnote
A world with no Antibiotics
I wasen't surprised to learn that antibiotics are overprescribed. I used to work as a pharmacy tech. and antibiotics was the fasted moving drug there. It seemed like everyone had a script for antibiotics. People assume that antibiotics will cure everything thats wrong with them.



General Biology - Roy



Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Beulah Riek
Comment on a Newsnote
Gene Readers
I think all of this is very interesting but, who would want to know what is wrong or could be wrong with them. This is to much like fortune telling to me. It's all and good if you have a deadly desease, that you inherited.


General Biology - Udom



Prevention
Kim Huckaby
Page 40
Due: October 13, 1998
May, 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Healthy Skin and Bones
Ultraviolet rays from the sun are not good for the skin, but is good for producing vitamin D. The vitamin can also be found in milk and cereals fortified with vitamin D. A multivitamin with 400IU of vitamin D is recommended by some experts, for nonmilk drinkers and older people who stay indoors, with low activity levels.


Prevention
Kim Huckaby
Page 40
Due: October 13, 1998
May, 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Healthy Skin and Bones
Ultraviolet rays from the sun are not good for the skin, but is good for producing vitamin D. The vitamin can also be found in milk and cereals fortified with vitamin D. A multivitamin with 400IU of vitamin D is recommended by some experts, for nonmilk drinkers and older people who stay indoors, with low activity levels.


Reader's Digest
Cristi Cole
Pages175-182
Due: October 13, 1998
January 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Should You Be Genetically Tested?
This article explains how it is possible to be genetically tested for certain diseases. It is very interesting because I can only imagine knowing that I am carrying a genetic gene for a disease. In some ways it may be


Reader's Digest
Cristi Cole
Pages 175-182
Due: October 13, 1998
January 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Should You Be Genetically Tested?
This article is about how it is possible to be tested for many kinds of diseases that are genetic. This could be a very good thing in the terms of prevention but then again it may be very nerveracking knowing that you carry a disease. It is beneficial to many parents because they may have their unborn baby tested for genetic diseases before they're even born. In the article it says that before people get tested they should be emotionally ready for the results they recieve.


Good Health
Donald Colwell
Vol.(3)
Due: 10-13-98
Summer 98
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
The importance of blood typing
Since 1901 blood typing has been important. It makes transfusions safe. Mixing blood types can cause destruction of red blood cells and be life threatening. Four general types of blood are A-B-AB-O-Rh. Rh was not discovered until 1940. Incompatibility can cause stillbirths but with the progress of science it is no longer a problem. Blood typing is important to assure the best possible care of patients and for the appropriate use of blood products for patients who may require them.


Good Health
Donald Colwell
Vol.(3)
Due: 10-13-98
Summer 98
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
The importance of blood typing
Since 1901 blood typing has been important. It makes transfusions safe. Mixing blood types can cause destruction of red blood cells and be life threatening. Four general types of blood are A-B-AB-O-Rh. Rh was not discovered until 1940. Incompatibility can cause stillbirths but with the progress of science it is no longer a problem. Blood typing is important to assure the best possible care of patients and for the appropriate use of blood products for patients who may require them.


Science
Susan Lynn Bell
282:284-287
Due: oct. 13, 1998
1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
Gene involved in lung, colon cancer indentified
It has been discovered that mutations the gene PPP2R1B is in roughly 15% of all tumors studied. This is important because it suggests that the mutations are an inheritable trait. It also allows for tests to determine


Family Circle
Louise Stuntz
Vol.111:#14:pp74+
Due: Oct 13, 1998
Oct. 6, 1998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
10 Amazing but Simple Health Secrets
Article includes such tips as when washing your hands, take your rings off because under them is a place that germs like to hide. Another has to do with using antiperspirent on your feet to cut down on blisters. If you


Family Circle
Louise Stuntz
Vol.111:#14:pp74+
Due: Oct. 13, 1998
Oct. 6, l998
Submitted: 12-Oct-98
10 Amazing but Simple Health Secrets
(cont.) think you have a dust mite problem in your bedding, try rinsing it in a eucalyptus oil solution. And a tip I've heard before, buy milk in opaque cartons to avoid light-related changes in vitamin levels and unpleasant tastes.


Yahoo News
Ryan Thrift
page 1: 10/12/98
Due: 10/13/98
10/12/98
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
Chemo-radiation ups pancreatic cancer survival
Chemotherapy helps people with pancreatic cancer survive longer than people that have it taken care of by surgery. with chemo the average period of survival is 23.6 months and surgery is 14 months. This is because afte surgery there are parts of the tumor left behind even if they are microscopic they have time to grow again with the period of recovery needed after surgery. Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths.


Scientific American
Melissa McCord
Pages 78 - 83
Due: October 13, 1998
Septermber 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
The Evolution of the Periodic System
The periodic table has involed from over 200 years of constant change and addations. The early version of the table (1862) was know as the telluric screw. Each full turn of the screw had elements with similar traits.


Scientific American
Melissa McCord
Pages 78 - 83
Due: October 13, 1998
Septermber 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
The Evolution of the Periodic System
The periodic table has involed from over 200 years of constant change and addations. The early version of the table (1862) was know as the telluric screw. Each full turn of the screw had elements with similar traits.


Sctienfic American
Melissa McCord
Pages 78 -83
Due: October 13, 1998
September 1998
Submitted: 13-Oct-98
Periodic System
(continuted) Even thought the periodic table has had to go throught many changes becuase of the discovery of new elemnts and the quantum mechanics, it is still the most used and infulenced tool in science and biology. There was much contreversy on how the element on the table would be arranged, and it wasn't until 1913 that physicts Broek arranged the elements by the neclear charge. This method is still being used on the modern tables


Submitted: 16-Oct-98
Susan Lynn Bell
Comment on a Newsnote
Chemo-radiation Ups Pancreatic Cancer Survival
This is the newsnote that really struck me because it is good to hear that they are making advances in the area of cancer, because I have a friend with cancer and if they help the people with pancreatic cancer live longer soon they will find a way to make people with Lucemia live longer.


Submitted: 19-Oct-98
Wendy Patton
Comment on a Newsnote
Should you be Genetically Tested?
This is an interesting concept that is getting a lot of attention in the news lately. However, I am somewhat trouble by the aspect of what people will do with this knowledge. this is certainly an area where it it hard to remain objective. If people use this information for their unborn children, it is quite possible that many more pregnancies may be terminated. For people with religious backgrounds, this may become a very serious issue. Although i believe it would be beneficial to know if you are suceptible to certain diseases and could be provided early treatment intervention


Submitted: 20-Oct-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
Calcium
I have heard so much about the importance of calcium in people's diets. I have heard that most American s don't get enough. It is very important to get enough calcium, especially females who are at high risk for osteoperosis. There are so many products on the market nowadays that calcium should be fairly easy to get. It is put into juices, cereals, breads, pills, etc. Even lactose-intolerant people can get their calcium.


Submitted: 20-Oct-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
Calcium
I have heard so much about the importance of calcium in people's diets. I have heard that most American s don't get enough. It is very important to get enough calcium, especially females who are at high risk for osteoperosis. There are so many products on the market nowadays that calcium should be fairly easy to get. It is put into juices, cereals, breads, pills, etc. Even lactose-intolerant people can get their calcium.


Submitted: 20-Oct-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
Women and Population
Although it is wonderful when women have babies, I feel it is oppressive when it is the expectation of religions and cultures for women to reproduce.


Cincinnati Enquierer
Kim Jakubowski
New Scientist
Due: 11/3/98
10/21/98
Submitted: 23-Oct-98
Sweetner May Satve Off Infections
A plant sugar called xylitol, common in bubble gum, may help prevent ear infections in children. A study was done on children, and it did help to reduce some infections in the kids that were given the sweets with xylitol. Due to unpleasant side effects, more studies will be done to see if smaller doses of xylitol can still be effective.


Submitted: 27-Oct-98
Ryan Thrift
Comment on a Newsnote
Cincinnati Enquirer, Nutrition pg. G3, 10-11-98 by Tara Cummins 10-13-98
I thought the news note was pretty good and gave some helpful tips on the prevention of harmful bacteria in the newsnote. This newsnote can peak an interest in the article for someone who doesn't know that much about bacteria.


Submitted: 27-Oct-98
W. PATTON, B.RIEK,J.CHRISTIE
Comment on a Newsnote
CALCIUM
IT IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND WHY AMERICANS ARE NOT GETTING ENOUGH MILK. BOTH MEMBERS OD OUR GROUP DO NOT LIKE MILK. OUR AGES ARE 17, 31 BOTH FEMALES. WITH ALL THE OTHER DRINK OPTIONS AVAILABLE IT IS JUST AS EASY , OFTEN TIME TO DRINK OTHER BEVERAGES, SUCH AS POP IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE, WHAT THE RATE OF OSTOPEROSIS WILL BE WHEN BOTH OF THESE AGE GROUPS REACH THE AGE WHERE OSTEOPEROSIS IS A CONCERN.


Submitted: 27-Oct-98
Marian Fenner, Tara Cummins, Paul C.
Comment on a Newsnote
Calcium
This newsnote brought up the question of why people don't get enough calcium in their diets. Is because they don't drink enough milk or dairy products? Women who are pregnant should be concerned about their calcium intake because if they decide to nurse their child should get an adequate amount of calcium to develop strong bones. Teenagers should have enough calcium because they are still growing. Older adults can develop osteoporosis which is disintegration of the bones.


Popular Science
Beulah Riek
pg. 54
Due: Nov. 3, 1998
October '98
Submitted: 28-Oct-98
Got Milk?
New cloning technique produce cows with life giving medicines in their milk. The predominant method creating animals that secrete medicine in their milk is by micro-injecting human DNA directly into aminals embryo's, cloning creates animals that produce medicine in their milk, but at a fraction of the cost. Scientist want to use a trangenic technique to clone pigs and engineer other animals. Pigs are good donors for human transplates


Discover
Susan Johnson
Volume 19:pp.: 83-89
Due: 11/3/98
May 1998
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Sheep Cloning
Sheep cloned by French chemist. This leads to cloning bans in several states. Research opinions vary greatly. There are ethical barriers. The Food and Drug Administration has asserted itself stating it would be the My article on cloning has much to do with genetics. There is a lot of controversy about the subject as there is on the subject of censorship.


Popular Science
Donald Colwell
Nov. 98,pg.32
Due: 11-2-98
Nov. 98
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Pump it Up
Most muscles in the body mend themselves after a damaging blow,but not the heart. A heart attack kills some cardiac cells, and without them the heart may not have enough strength to pump blood throughout the body. Now there is a new study being done on rabbits that may enable the heart muscles to be repaired. This is being done buy taking skeletal cells from the hind legs and injecting the cells into the animals heart. So far the test is going well and is showing signs of repair in the heart. Hopefully one day this can be applied to humans since Heart Disease ranks amoung the top killers in the U.S.


Better Homes and Gardens
Kim Huckaby
p:142
Due: November 3, 1998
November 1998
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Coffee Can Put the Squeeze on You
Drinking to much coffee can cause health effects. A study done by researchers at Duke University found that drinking five cups of coffee a day raises the blood pressure five points. Over time drinking that much coffee every day for years, increases your risk of stroke 34% and you chance for heart disease by 21%. Dr. James Lane recommends drinking no more than two cups of coffee a day.


Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Lou Stuntz
Comment on a Newsnote
Should You Be Genetically Tested?
This is certainly a controversial topic. While I do not believe that it is something we should all jump on the band wagon and do, I do feel that it is a useful tool for people who believe that they carry serious genetic disorders.


Cinti Enq.
Lou Stuntz
pp A1+
Due: 11-3-98
12-1-98
Submitted: 2-Nov-98
DNA tests show Jefferson fathered child of slave
Article gave summary of beliefs why this is thought to be so. Includes info on how the Y chromosomes are passed along thru the males in a family. It told how these chromosomes are passed along practically unchanged and that "...except at the very tips, it escapes the shuffling of the genetic material that occurs between every generation."(A1). While the scientific info was good, believe that the writer could have found a better way to incorporate it in an article about a dead Prez.


Science World
Jessica Chrisite
vol.54 no.13 pp.19
Due: 11-3-98
April 13, 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Environmental Stress
In the U.S. alone is only 5 percent of the world's population,but the U.S. uses 25 percent of the World's fossil fuels. When we(Americans) need living space we move in and take over habitats of other species,


Science World
Jessica Chrisite
vol.54 no.13 pp. 19
Due: 11-3-98
April 13, 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Environmental Stress
The United States has only 5 percent of the world's population, but consumes 25 percent of the fossil fuels. When we need living space we just push the other species aside, endangering their survival. We also pollute the land, water, air,and outer space. We are putting our future in dangerHenry Kendall states. We need to Take Action by saving energy for the future, organize a food drive and hunger-awareness events, and replace some meat in our diets with grains and veggies.


Science
Melissa McCord
Vol. #281
Due: Nov. 3, 1998
Sept. 4, 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Which of our genes make us human?
This article was about the differences between humans and chimpanzies. 98% to 99% of our DNA is identical to that of a chimpanzie. What makes that 1.5% so special? Humans are missing a particular form of sialic acid and the banding patterings on chromosomes 9 and 12 are different. Why is this so important? If secienties can determine what makes ou different, then it would mean breakthroughs in anatomy and medication in humans!


Pediatrics electronic pages
Susan Lynn Bell
102:e54
Due: Nov. 3, 1998
1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
TV, music videos linked to teen drinking
It is said that kids do as they are taught to do. In the day of the electronics that we are in, it is not hard to concive or such things as kids drinking because that is what they see. each increase of 1 hour per day of television viewed was accosiated with a 9% average increased risk of starting to drink alcohol during the next 18 months . Kids watching their idels drink is a key factor in thier beging to drink.


Discover
Wendy Patton
Vol.19: No.11: pp.32
Due: 11-3-98
November 1998
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
These Butts Were Made for Walking
Besides the fact that humans have bigger brains than apes, humans'gluteus maximus also is different. In apes, the gluteus maximus is a small muscle, whereas in humans it is much larger. In apes the muscle is attached to the ischium, part of the hip bone we sit on. This pulls the hip backward, it provides for good tree climbing, but poor balance for walking. Because of this, apes tire from walking more easily. In humans, the muscle is attached to illium, higher up on the hip. This provides stabilty while walking and standing. Over millions of years, the human ilium has become shorter than apes. It is unknow why our ancestors began walkin upright.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Beulah Riek
Comment on a Newsnote
dna tESTS SHOW jEFFERSON FATHERES CHILKD OF SLAVE
iT'S INTERESTING TO ME THAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS SCIENCE CAN DETERMINE THE FATHER OF A SLAVE CHILD. DNA COULD BE AND HAS BEEN VERY BENEFICILA IN DETERMING ISSUES OF CRIME.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Beulah Riek
Comment on a Newsnote
dna tESTS SHOW jEFFERSON FATHERES CHILKD OF SLAVE
iT'S INTERESTING TO ME THAT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS SCIENCE CAN DETERMINE THE FATHER OF A SLAVE CHILD. DNA COULD BE AND HAS BEEN VERY BENEFICILA IN DETERMING ISSUES OF CRIME.


Submitted: 10-Nov-98
Wendy Patton
Comment on a Newsnote
TV,music videos linked to teen drinking
This has been a debate that has been going on for a long time. there are statistics that show that people emulate what they see on TV and in magazines. There have also been studies that show that this is not the case. On the other side of the argument, people have said that if the child or teen is brought up with strong morals etc.. then they will not try to re-enact what they have been exposed to. People who do not smoke, do not start smoking because they have seen a billboard. Advertising and TV are highly suggestive but there is not sufficient evidence that would conclude, the increase in teen drinking, smoking, etc..


Submitted: 12-Nov-98
Tara Cummins
Comment on a Newsnote
TV, music videos linked to teen drinking.
I agree with Susan Bell's newsnote. Most teens these days are watching to mush television and they are exposed to alcohol.Most teens watch movies that have their favorite actor or actress in it drinking. Then most teens think it is ok to drink because their idels are drinking. If a teen is going to watch a movie or a television show, they should know that drinking underage is against the law.Most people in movies and T.V. shows are over age and that is not against the law. So teens should think about what their getting into before they start to drink alcohol.


Submitted: 16-Nov-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
Environmental Stress
I agree with Jessica Chrisite's article. Is it necessary for the U.S. to use up 25% of the world's fossil fuels when it only takes up 5% of the population? Also, a vegetarian diet is a good way to be more environmenal. So much money, land, and grains could be used to feed hungry people instead of producing over-fed livestock for people to eat.


Cincinnati Enquier
Kim Jakubowski
vol 1 p.A12
Due: 11.24/98
11/11/98
Submitted: 16-Nov-98
My Mother, the Mouse
Ovarian tissue from African Elephants was transplanted into lab mice that were bred so that their bodies would not reject the tissue. Someday, mice could be "factories" in the process of impregnating endangered species.


Submitted: 17-Nov-98
Carey Kieffer
Comment on a Newsnote
Healhy Skin and Bones
Even though to much sunlight can be harmful for the skin, if proper percautions are taken, sunlight can strenghten bones by producing vitamin D.


Popular Science
Donald Colwell
PG. 56
Due: Nov. 24
Nov. 98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Gene Readers
High-Tech chips read your genetic blueprints to predict what diseases you could get or help determine which treatments would work best for a disease you already have. To decode the answers, single strands of known segments of DNA are attached to unknown DNA samples. This enables the your DNA code to be coded on the chip allowing the chip to do its work.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Donald Colwell
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My Mother The Mouse
I agree with Kim. With all the advancements is technology today it isn't to far fetched to create a species using another host, after all look what we've done with cloning. You know what I'm talking about with the sheep.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Donald Colwell
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My Mother The Mouse
I agree with Kim. With all the advancements is technology today it isn't to far fetched to create a species using another host, after all look what we've done with cloning. You know what I'm talking about with the sheep.


Ranger Rick
Susan Johnson
pg. 12-14
Due: 11/24/98
April 1995
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
How To Watch Wildlife
This article details how to observe an animal and it's ecosystem. It gave information on where to look, trying different times, thinking small, using all your senses and about going in disguise. It also discussed how to scan and check (i.e. looking for animal tracks), what to take along. The article gave good advice on using outdoor mannerisms.


Glamour Magazine
Wendy Patton
312-313
Due: 11/24/98
October 1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Healthy Eating - New Choices, New Rip-offs, New news
There is a buzz about healthier and more natural eating, primarily organic foods. What are organic foods? There really is no set definition for Natural or Organic foods. Also, there is no regulation of thes foods. Often times, these foods are tastless. Fat-free often means more sugar. But this is a booming industry ($7Bil for N and $4Bil for O). US dept of Agric is workign to come up with regs. Test have shown that some O foods have less pestisides, but not always case. Soy milk and other products often need to be fortified for the vitamins they lack. Read lbls carefullyand dont be taken by Organic and Natural claims


TIME
Carey Kieffer
Vol.152(No.20):pp.:96-97
Due: 11-24-98
November 16,1998
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
The Biological Mother Lode
This article is about how scientists have isolated cells, called embryonic stem cells. These cells can grow into every kind of human tissue: bone, muscle, blood, and brain. Scientist hope that if they can determine how to make these general cells turn into more specific ones, such as heart cells or brain cells, then they could be used to treat a number of diseases. Some people are not in favor of these practices though because, the stem cells come from aborted fetuses, or from extra cells left over from in-vitro fertilization.


Evolutions of Bioninformatics
Beulah Riek
Internet
Due: 11-24-98
November 98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Evoloution of Bioinformatics
To profit most from the potential advantages of the new discovery and development technologie. The web can be a highly effective way for competetion for R&D competition in the mainstream of the discovery process.. The competition for R & D pharma functions has become a very competetive state. can technology live up to the demands.


Reuters Health London
Susan Lynn Bell
none
Due: 11/24/98
1998
Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Global HIV cases up 10% in 1998
By the end of 1998 an estimated 3304 Million people worldwide will be infected with HIV. These numbers break down to be 11 people infected around the world every minute. which is close to 6 million new cases. One out of ten of these cases were in children 15 years old or younger. An estimated 205 Million deaths in 1998 where caused by AIDS. people between the ages of 10 and 24 currently make up 1/3 of the people with AIDS.


Submitted: 25-Nov-98
Ryan Thrift
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Healthy Skin and Bones
I liked this article because it delt with daily health. This article also gives an alternate source of the vitamin D which is also in milk rather than damaging the skin in the sun. Its goes on to reccomend that older people that tend to stay indoors to drink more milk for it's vitamin D.


Science News
Melissa L. McCord
Vol 154 pp 323-330
Due: November, 1998
November 21, 1998
Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Nuts To Your Health
High-Fat and Healthful? For someone on a diet, nut where something to stay away from because 80% of their calories is fat. But recent studies show that most of their fat is monousaturated fat, which can be healthy. High-mono-fat diets lowers the risk of cardiovascluler disease and is more effective then low-fat diets. Other beniefts to a high-mono-fat diet is that it lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart attacks and it doestn't cause weight gain. There not chaning the diet of heart patients yet, but they are looking into adding a major portion of nuts to the AHA's dietetary guildlines in the next year.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Melissa McCord
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Sheep Cloning
I agree that cloning show be baned, because it seems ethically wrong. I belive it is import to be able to use and it couse produce a great deal of knowledge to the medical, but I fear the people that would use cloning for the wrong reason. Because of those people I agree that is should be banded.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Wendy Patton
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Nuts To Your Health
Not only are nuts a good source of monosaturated fat, they are also a good source of protein. This is beneficial to a person who eats a strict vegetarian diet. They provide the much needed protein and can add variety and flavor to ones diet.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Wendy Patton
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Global HIV cases up 10% in 1998
While most people dont want their children to learn about sexual issues until they are at a later age, this article is good evidence that earlier sex education is important. If children 15 years or younger are contracng this deadly virus, it would be logical that they are having sexual encounters without education. Earlier intervention and techniques, whether that be abstinence or using contraceptives seems necessary.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Wendy Patton
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Gene Readers
This is another example of the continued work and research on DNA. Can these chips be put into a computer and then used for other purposes? I am continually impressed by the work that is done on DNA. Partially a little scared, as this inofrmation can become more readily available to other people. if this information can be used on a computer, it seems likely that others could obtain that information and use it.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Melissa McCord
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Calcium
I agree with the comment about our age group not wanting to drink milk because of the many other chooses of drinks out there. I will aslo like to see the number of people with ostoperosis. Is it posssibe it change the effect of not drinking at this time in our life? Would eating foods with calcium be enough? Or would taking vitainms be enough?


US News and World Report
Wendy Patton
vol 125/no. 20/ pp 83
Due: none
November 23, 1998
Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Hope for the Heart
There are 2 main options when unclogging the coronary arteries, bypass surgery or angioplasty. Unfortunatley up to 1/3 of these procedures are ineffective leaving heart patients with chest pain, angina and fear of heart attack. A new genetic therapy may be the answer. by injecting a gene into the heart it can prompt the heart to grow new blood vessels, process called angionenesis. In a test group, the agina episodes were reduced from 50 per week to about 3. Patients were also better able to handle exertion.


Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Ryan Thrift
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Should You Be Benetically Tested?
I think it is a good idea to be tested for genetic diseases. If they have the technology they should be using it. I think that I would like to read this article on my own it sounds interesting.


Cinti Enq.
Louise Stuntz
Health Sect. p.D7
Due: 11/24/98
11/26/98
Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Necks help brains keep us moing
Neuroscientists have discoved that not only do our brains use info from our eyes to determine the direction we are traveling but also input from our heads and our neck muscles. They hope that this discovery will lead to better robots and virtual-reality software.


Submitted: 8-Dec-98
Louise Stuntz
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Nuts to your health
was glad to hear of this info, maybe I'll go back to eating more cashews.


General Biology - Kossenjans



The Cincinnati Enquirer
Kimberly L. Morgan
pp.E3
Due: 10/15/98
10/04/98
Submitted: 17-Nov-98
MANY USE MISTAKES TO BUILD STRONG COMPANY
Rumpke of Greater Cincinnati had the largest garbage slide in the history of landfills. The slide took place at the Colerain Township landfill in 1996. Thirty acres of landfill slid down the ridge and after thunderstorms struck, lighting set the exposed waste on fire. It was the largest environmental fire in Ohio history at 1 million dollars. The final cost of the slide was pegged at 20 million. Now the company is planning a 10 million-cubic-yard expansion to the landfill in Colerain Township.


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Submitted: 27-Aug-97
Leona H Smith
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Born to be Riled
This article talks about possibly inheriting a variant of the serotonin-transporter geneone from mom or dad that may cause depression, insecure or dissatisfied. I would like to know more about this because I just read another article in Country Living/ healthy living Fall 1997 that stated that sons of mothers who took the anti-miscarriage drug DES between 1940 and 1970 were diagnosed with "depressive symptoms twice as often and their incidence of alcohol ran three times higher than for men in general." Perhaps the genes that children get from their par


Earth
Karen Reissig
Pages 24-29
Due: October 14, 1997
October 1997
Submitted: 7-Oct-97
Kimberella's Slippers
Research by paleontologists of fossils found on the floor of the White Sea,located south of the Artic Circle, has led to the conclusion that Kimberella was not a jellyfish but a mollusk. Since this member of one of the animal groups was found,there is hope to find the forerunners of other animal groups, including the creature that finally became man. This creature may shed some light on the murky era that set the stage for the Cambrian Period which bave burst to the evolution of about everything.


Discover
Karen reissig
Pages 18-19
Due: March 3, 1998
February 1998
Submitted: 3-Mar-98
Fetal Fix
There have been positive results in treating Severe Combined Immune Deficiency Syndrome (scids) while in utero . Infants with this syndrome cannot produce enough T cells, the white blood cells that fight disease. A bone marrow transplant which contains the cells was done during the fifth month of pregnancy by three infusions performed about a week apart. The bone marrow cells will migrate through the circulation to the right location, the liver, where the stem cells grow during early development before going to the bone marrow. An infant must be isolated after a conventional transplant for 3 - 4 months. The womb offers the needed sterile environment.


Loveland Herald
Andy Stout
A3
Due: July 16, 1998
July 8, 1998
Submitted: 16-Jul-98
Weather extremes cause tree stress
If you live in the Cincinnati area you've probably noticed the enormous amount of rainfall we've had this year. Fallen trees and limbs are the only clear tree damage. Arborist Randy Haller says the wet springs and standing water for the past few years may cause other damage. According to the article these extreme weather conditions force trees to use up their carbohydrate reserves leaving them susceptable to diseases. Water causes fungal outbreaks that attack trees from the bottom up. As soon as the ground dries up the fungicides die off. The only thing to help this problem is some dry weather.


Submitted: 27-Jul-98
Andrew Stout
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Chemical in marijuana may help stroke victims
I think that it is great that a use for marijuana has been found in the medical world . I think that the drugs illegal use makes many docters shy away from trying it on their patients. If they don't forget these taboos the potential marijuana may never be found. Marijuana could also cut the cost of making paper and that would help the deforestation problem.


Submitted: 28-Jul-98
Laural Schroeder
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Chemical In Marijuana May Help Stroke Victims
The article stated that one of the 40 chemicals in marijuana has been shown to help animals brain cells to fight the toxic chemicals that are caused by a stroke. This chemical is only helpfull whne taken in large


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Bird's- eye Approach Offer Best View of Cell Function
I propose the same question as Jamie Madden does, how does the discovery of 400 genes being active and resting at different stages of a cell cycle help in cancer research? Especially when looking at yeast. I think people need to be aware more of cancer and the risks of it. It seems as though in every comment i have submiited so far, Cancer is the told idea. This just shows how much of a danger and issue it is in our society.


Submitted: 25-Oct-98
Binita Patel
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Helping Plants Cope With Stress
ABA is exactly what our world's plants need right now. With all the air pollution, heat, and chemicals its amazing to see how some plants are still alive. This discovery would really be important to our society. If ABA is discovered to help preserve endangered plants, then lets just say that Bernadette Plair and his collegues are going to be rich!!! This discovery would definetly affect everyday life since humans depend on plants (although many forget that they do).


Submitted: 29-Oct-98
kasee Trefzger
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Birds do it, apes do it-Stray from mates
In the article did they have any data shown of how these animals stayed together. I think it is real interesting how they keep their partners.


Submitted: 2-Nov-98
Kimberly Conrad
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Don't be a Victum of Highway Crime
What is the biological significance of this newsnote? I agree that it is important to take all precautions necessary in order to avoid crime, but the relationship between biology and crime is vague. Crime is a horrible thing that everyone has to deal with, sometimes everyday. Constantly people are looking over their shoulders trying to aviod a possible encounter with someone who might start trouble. On the highway it is important to seek help from an authority of the law instead of a stranger. The highway patrol is paid to help people who need assistance when they have vehicular problems.


The Cinti. Enquirer
Minsun Yim
Pg. A1& A13
Due: Nov. 3
Oct. 30. 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
The government cleared the powerful drug tamoxifen as a way for healthy women at high risk of breast cancer to cut their odd of ge tting a tumor. Tamoxifen has been used for 25 years to fight against existing breast cancer, began to be considered as a possible tumor preventer last spring. A National Cancer Institute study foun d high-risk women who took the pills daily cut their chances of developing breast cancer by 44 percent. However, doctor's careful consideration is demanded by FDA because of serious side effects.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Miscarriage
If 17% of women's eggs are chromosomally defective at 25 years of age and women are marrying later in life then the possibility of miscarriage is greater today then in the days of Romeo and Juliet (teen age lovers)!!!


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Birs do it, apes do it-Stray from mates.
IBut aren't humans credited with a brain to reason. Even though we are classified as mammals, we should be in a higher pecking order -- that is we should know right from wrong!


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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"One Lamb, Much Fuss"
IAs the article states "the cloned lamb remains young, and may not age or develop normally" -- this will lead us to overpopulation of young and normal developmently impaired. -- What good is this?


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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New Procedures with Lymph Nodes Surgical
The article does not mention if/or any side effects that result from the procedure -- since the procedure is fairly new, data on the side effects are inconclusive! I don't think I would want the procedure!


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Developing new cancer therapies
The article does not give any specifics about the testing procedure! The source was from the "Internet" but no other information about the source was given ("don"t know, doesn't say").


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
Comment on a Newsnote
Color-Coded Mice
If the entire animal has a greenish fluorescence color under a blue light what color are the cancer cells -- this is not mentioned!


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Allergic Reactions to Condoms
I can see when the T-cells rebound that it would cause psychological stress but at the time of the first announcement of survival, I would not have a feeling of stress but one of relief.


Submitted: 3-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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"How spiders make their silk"
Since spiders are pretty tiny creatures, I would think that they could be used in individual cells (somewhat like a bee hive) so that they would not eliminate themselves!


Yahoo! News
Ryan Thrift
page 1 and 2
Due: 11/2/98
11/2/98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
Experimental AIDS Drug Promising
A new drug reduces the amount of the HIV virus in the blood in two weeks. The name of the drug is T-20 and it is a peptide the blocks the protein found on the surface of the HIV virus from fusing to the cell membranes. This reduces the reproduction of the virus by about half. The drug has to be givin intravenously because the digestive tract will break down the drug because it is a peptide. So there is no prospect of having an oral form of the drug. Overall this drug looks very promising.


Life Magazine
Timothy W. Begley
Nov. 98, p.22
Due: 11-03-98
Nov. 98
Submitted: 3-Nov-98
"The Big Pictue: France"
When doctors amputated Clint Hallam's right arm below the elbow in 1989, a few years after a chain saw accident, the 48-year-old New Zealand businessman pinned his hopes on a transplant that hed been tried only once before-unsuccessfully. Last month he took a gamble: In a 13 hour operation, an international team of doctors at Edouard Hoeriot Hospital in Lyons, France, sewed the hand and forearm of a Frenchman who had been left brain dead after a car crash onto Hallam's stump. It may take months to determine if his body will accept the graft. Meanwhile, psychologists are couseling him on living with another man's helping hand.


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Survey Finds as we age the sex doesn't
Doesn't this prove that age is not a matter of years but a matter of mind (we think young even though our bodies are aging) over matter?


Submitted: 5-Nov-98
rosanna ardine
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Allergic Reactions to Condoms
This newsnote reads like a label warning which appears on most products sold -- warning of side effects and recommending options.


Comptons Encyclopedia Online -Nature
marian Fenner
v2.0
Due: 11-3-98
Oct.1 1998
Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Pollen Grains Help to Solve Murder Mystery
A team of forensic scientist used pollen grains to help answer questions about a decades old mass-murder.The bodies were discovered by construction workers who unearthed a grave containing skeletons of 32 men. A forensic scientist, Reinhard Szibor used pollen grains that were left in the nasal passages to determine what season the individuals were killed. Large proportions of pollen grains from plantain, rye, and limetree were found. Along with other evidence at the grave, it was indicated that these were Soviet soldiers who died early summer 1953.


Redbook
Wesley Birkhold
page 44
Due: 11/03/98
October
Submitted: 5-Nov-98
Using the Don't laugh Rhythm Method
It is a fine form of birth controll if you are in along-term , monogamous relationship. You track you temp to see when ovulation is about to occur.Mucus will look like eggs white, Then avoid intercourse. James Trussell said that"annual failure rate of only 3 percent if you abstain from sex during your fertile time.


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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Weather extremes cause trees stress
I didn't find the original newsnote on this, but it seems to me that if the trees can't make it through Cincinnati's severe and wet weather, that other types of trees would take their place. Kind of like "survival of the fittest", either a type of tree adapts to the conditions or trees that do like a lot of water will populate the area more. I can't think of anything people could do about this problem except plant more trees?


Submitted: 9-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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AIDS drug shows promising
This comment gives me chills becuase I have talked to other people who feel the same way about this population control. It seems like if someone did find the cure for AIDS, that they would get it to infected people any way could. Even if they couldn't get it licensed (or whatever) from the authorities, that they would get a lot of money just by selling it themselves. But it is scary how much the government can keep secret.


Submitted: 20-Nov-98
Danielle West
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The Big Picture: France
If this became possible, to attach limbs from a whole other person, would definatly change the lives of many amputees. It would be a very small shimmer of hope since all the tissue would almost have to be exact for this to take place. The chance of finding someone out there who is a donor, with the same blood type, same body structure and tissue close enough to be compatable, is very slim. For many it might be a false hope.


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
erin hicks
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world population forcast lowered because of AIDS
I found Jamie's article to be very interesting because when I think of AIDS I hadn't really ever thought of it as affecting such a large majority of people. This is not only due to my own lack of education , but also to teh fact that AIDS has never affected my life or the life of anyone I personally know. The latter one I am thankful for. However, when the results of the AIDS virus are posted in such a large volume, to me, the virus has become a reality in my life. Just to think that 1 out of every 10 people on average who live in Africa are affected with this virus is a sad factor prevelant in our society. Our world needs to be aware of this!!


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
erin hicks
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Heavy use of Deoderant Kills Teen
This article bothered me because I can not believe that although his parents did realize that he had a problem with this, they didn't encourage him, or force him to seek some kind of counseling or outside help. To me, this habit seemed a little bit out of the ordinary. If I were to notice that my child was covering his entire body with deoderant at least twice a day, I would definitely add it to my list of things to put a stop to in my son's life. This article was, at it's least, a surprise.


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
erin hicks
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Jimsonweed Leads to Bizzare Behavior
After learning about this plant in lab, I soon started to see it appear in newspapers and other places. It is scary that this plant is so readily available to our culture and that it can cause so much harm. What is even scarier is that our society is not educated about the deadly affects of this plant. It is sad to me that I actually know of people who would, if given the opportunity, try this plant.


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
erin hicks
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69 People Dead from Viagra
Although 63 of these supposadly viagra related deaths were men whom also showed other risk factors, there were also six who didn't. I belive that if you were to take a close look at our population, most of us do posses what someone would consider a risk factor. If a man has minor heart palpations, but is hit by a car, then dies, we dont's say that a man was hit by a car, but it is believed that the fact theat he had minor heart palpations may have contributed to his death. These victim's cause of death may have had something to do with their own pre-existing conditions, but I believe Viagra was the main cause.


Submitted: 23-Nov-98
erin hicks
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Green House Gases Being Absorbed Suprisingly Fast
This article is a sign of hope for me. It is good to know that our environment is in a better state than it was four years ago. So I would like to take this opportunity to say congratulations to those of us whom have done our part to help rebuild an environment which was not long ago considered to be in huge trouble. But it's not all happy sailing form here... We've still got a LONG way to go!!


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Donald Colwell
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My Mother The Mouse
I agree with Kim. With all the advancements is technology today it isn't to far fetched to create a species using another host, after all look what we've done with cloning. You know what I'm talking about with the sheep.


Aol News for Today
Jessica Chrisite
Health
Due: 11/24/98
11/24/98
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Fighting Breast Cancer!
National Cancer Institute are doing many studies on fighting breast cancer. One study they are persueing at the moment is called TRC-9801. In the study they are using an antibody called Herceptin. Herceptin is a group of drud also. The drugs are designed to attack cancer cells. The Herceptin hits the cancer cells and produces a protein called Her2. The drug is made by Genentech INC. Herceptin will be available commercially within two weeks of FDA approval. Physicians will be able to place order and the drug will be shiped directly to the physicians.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Amy Wilson
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Disappearing Act
I think that a lot of women develop eating disorders because they know no other way to lose excess weight. The information given to the public about how to eat right and stay healthy and lose weight is so confusing and contradicting. People get depressed when diet after diet fails, and they find the one thing that does make you lose weight is to stop eating. Then when the weight starts to drop it becomes like an obsession to keep on going further. I think most women want to be a "healthy" thin, and teh public needs to know how to do this effectively.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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How to Breathe Easier
Ialso agree with some of the recommendation. I asthma symptons and find that jalapeno peppers work the best for me. I am glad people like Irwin Ziement proveds food to help people like me.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Wesley Birkhold
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Rats Have Too Much on Their Minds
I have seen the reats perform in a science show on television. The rats would slowly swim around and after a while they would find the platform. All live creatures have the ability to learn. Humans ahve adapted very well to our enviroment.


Yahoo News
Ryan Thrift
1-2
Due: 11/24/98
Tuesday November 24 1:41 AM ET
Submitted: 24-Nov-98
ANot-So-Sweet Side Of Sugar-It Could Age You
This article covers the aging effect that comes with eating fructose. Dr. Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi tested the fructose on rats and found that the rats that were taking in fructose were getting saggy Collagen. This is a protien that keeps the skin elastic and found also in the bones. This article would relate to people because it is in our daily life that most of us have a large intake of sugar in our diet.


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Jenny Catron
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Risky Fashion
How can piercing your tongue cause your teeth to crack? I can see how all the other problems can occur, but cracked teeth? Was ther anything in the article to explain? Also personally, it seems like it could be a big pain in the rear and very unhealthy


Submitted: 24-Nov-98
Jenny Catron
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Women's Heart Attacks Are Worse
I just wanted to coment on something else related to women and heart attacks. What a lot of people don't know is that heart disease is very high among women. Heart disease once was thought of as a man's disease. But that's not true, many women in the U.S. die every year because of heart disease. Amanda's summary of the article is very good. Hopefully people will read it and will become more aware.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Kim Jakubowski
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Organic Foods
I disagree with some of Wendy's article. A majority of my diet is organic foods. They are not tasteless. They do not lack any more nutrients than inorganic foods. You just have to read the food labels. Also, fat-free does not mean organic. A lot of fat-free stuff on the market, like cookies, do have a lot of sugar in them, but really not more than foods that are not fat-free.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
Global HIV Cases up 10% 1998
These statistics in Susan's article are alarming! Maybe more AIDS education for all people will help to decrease the number of cases. People would be more aware.


Submitted: 30-Nov-98
Kim Jakubowski
Comment on a Newsnote
How to Watch Wildlife
Susan's article seemed to have good tips on observing animals. There is definately a certain technique to do it, and some ways are better than others. Certain items you could bring with you to animal-watch also could be a big help.


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Melissa McCord
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Coffee can Put the Squeeze on You
It was interesting the effect that coffie has on the body. I personally do not drink coffee, but I plan to pass on the information to the many coffee drinkers I do know. I just wonder if it the caffine that effect the body, and would pop have the same effect?


Submitted: 1-Dec-98
Melissa McCord
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TV, music viedos linked to teen drinking
I though the fact about every hour of watching increased the tendency to drink, but I wonder what research they did to come up with that number. People I know learn to do from what they personlly see, not from what they see on TV.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Flu Medcines a Step Ahead of Latest Viruses
I think that the pills and nasal sprays are a good idea because many people hate getting shots. It will give many people the chance to have a vaccine that they could'nt stand to get before.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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Doctor gets probation
I thought that the subject of a maternity patient being infected by a flesh-eating bacteria to be very weird and interesting at the same time. Since this was her doctor who was taking care of her he is the one truely at fault because he was taking care of her. Since, Susan died from negligence in the care of her physician he should have gotten more than just probation. The doctor should get jail time because he was the unfortunate cause of her death.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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Is Ritalin right for your child?
This subject is very important to those with child because Ritalin has lasting affects. I feel that the idea of changing the childs diet is a good idea. It seems that most things in life can be cured from a change in diet. When someone is in the hospital they are recommended to chang their diet due to their health problem whether it be an illness or obesity. I think the change in diet for children will help them in the long run.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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technology Puts DNA to work to Fight Disease-Causing Genes
I think this is wonderful research. It is good bcause scientists are able to fight different diseases without using drugs. It is a natural way of fighting disease. If more research is done, maybe someday it will be easier to use and less costly.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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T. Rex was Barney next to this guy
I think that is a great newsnote due to its realistic possibility of other dinosaurs. Many species have not yet been discovered on this earth even thought they lived many many years ago. The only shocking information in the newsnote that the public would not liketo hear is that T. Rez is not the biggest baddest dinosaur anymore. I guess now the movie dirctors will come out with a new movie bigger than Jurrasic Park for the equal money maker at the box office.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Calcium Mad Headlines This Year
I don't understand why so many people are'nt getting enough calcium. It is a very common mineral found in many foods. I believe I get enough calcium, because I drink a lot of milk and eat many dairy foods.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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69 People Dead From Viagra
I don't think people should really worry about viagra them. Thousands of people have taken it and have been fine. Most of the people who taking it are generally older and have a higher risk of dying. Any drug that a person takes can kill them. I think the death toll is probably actually low.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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World population forcast lowered because of AIDS
I think this newsnote is an accurate account of the population in today's society due to the increasing AIDS crisis. I think that this comment should have a front headline because this affects many people. With the increasing problem many people are having unprotected sex these days and the age keeps getting younger, the problem should take presidence over who Bill Clinton sleeps with this week. I would say because of the importance of this issue this wasan excellent newsnote.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Jimson weed leads to bizarre behavior
I think that the media needs to do a better job of educating the public about Jimson weed. Young people really know the terrible things Jimson weed can do to them. If teenagers are going to be so irresponsible with this plant, I think Jimson weed should be illegal to grow.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Shannon Meier
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Heavy use of deodorant kills teen
I found this newsnote to be facinating,yet impossible. This to me seem almost impossible,but in fact this has to be true. I would think that good hygiene would not kill you, but I would say guess again. If there was more to this note I would really like to read about it. In the past I have heard that deodorant blocks the pores and causes in some cases health problems. So with this in mind I would have to say this article is interesing and the sad end of some previous reasearch.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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World Population Forcast Lowered Because of AIDS
I think this whole article is completely wrong. The whole AIDS epidemic is blown all out of proportion. Not as many people have AIDS as what we think and as what the media says. AIDS is becoming more obsolete because of awareness.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Study: Brain cells can regenerate
I think this is great news for everybody. I was always taught that once a brain cell is dead it can't be replaced. The only bad thing is, drunks and potheads might justify their behavior with this research.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Is Ritalin right for your chils?
I think that most kids that are on ritalin really don't need it. Doctors are giving it to kids that are brats and just need to be told no every once in a while. Only psycologists should be able to give it to kids. It prescribed to often and the article proves it.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Nicotine's Image Takes a Turn For the Worse
The best thing for people to do is to never even start smoking. I don't feel sorry for peolpe who try to quit and something like this happens to them. They should have never began smoking to begin with. If they hadn't started smoking they would not have use these products to quit.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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Bright Lights, Big Tumors?
I am glad to hear this news. I love to be in the dark and I always sleep in the dark. Of course there will always be something else to give me cancer.


Submitted: 4-Dec-98
Randi Kratzer
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A world With No Antibiotics
Doctors have been prescribing to many drugs to people for years. This research is just an example of this. They have been giving so many drugs that diseases are becoming ammune to the drugs. What are people going to do in the next one hundred years?


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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Using the Don't Laugh Rhythm Method
With the amount of technology today to abstain seems almost midevil. My question is how happy would a female be if she was abstaining from sex when her body was screaming for it?


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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World Pop. Lowered Becuase of AIDS
In response to Ms. Hicks comment: All I have to say is SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!!!


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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A-not-so sweet side of sugar- It could age you
It doesn't matter what you eat, drink, touch, or breath they all have some sort of detrimental effect. I think that everyone has to make the decision of what they are willing to give up and what they aren't; assuming that everything will harm you some how.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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TV music videos linked to teen drinking
There is always a new excuse for bad parenting.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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Darwin in the Dock
Has Mr. Behe ever been educated about DNA/RNA? How about diabetes or other genetic disorders? What is Mr. Behe definition of useless? Can the cell not survive or be passed on, or does it not serve a purpose from that point on? Doubt evolution? NO! Evolution shouldn't be interpreted by simple minds.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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World Population Forcast Lowered Because of AIDS
Less people, less pollution, less destruction to the Earth; and the Problem with this IS????


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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Brain Cells can Regenerate
In response to Ms. Kratzer's comment; if that is a justification of the drunks and "potheads" then they were obviously too stupid to begin with.


Submitted: 6-Dec-98
Nicola Houghton
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Saving a "New Tiger"
We discover new species of organisms constantly and then start saying how we have to conserve their habitats but no one ever seems to take the time to realize that conserving their habitats starts on a personal basis. The number of offspring a couple produces effects every living organism, the amount of trash each person produces effects them, the way individuals maintain their automoblies effects them, everything we do as a soceity. To save the creatures of Earth human beings are going to have to be a lot less selfish.


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Submitted: 7-Dec-98
Big Antarctic Ozone Hole Lasting Longer Than Ever
This article was about a hole in the ozone that is about 13 million square km and lasted 100 days. The last record hole was in the 1970's and was 10 million square km. This is a 3 million km difference in the two. The largest hole was recorded at 25 million km. The cause of the holes in the ozones are cholorofluorocarbons. These are found in refrigerators and aerosols. The ozone is not projected to recover until the 21st century.