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Scientists solve bone disease mystery
Apr 23 2006 9:57PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - Scientists have discovered a mutant gene that triggers the body to form a second, renegade skeleton, solving the mystery of a rare disease called FOP that imprisons children in bone for life.
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Women's HIV gel said possible by 2010
Apr 23 2006 7:49PM (CT)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - A safe and effective gel allowing women to protect themselves from the AIDS virus may be available by 2010 if current trials involving thousands of women are successful, researchers said Sunday.
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Tests: Pigeons don't pose bird flu trouble
Apr 23 2006 9:26AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - City folks, don't worry. Nobody expects pigeons, more common than manhole covers, will bring the deadly bird flu virus. Pigeons are not immune from the virus. But tests indicate the birds pick it up only when they are exposed to very high doses, do not always become infected under those conditions and are carriers only briefly.
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