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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Spotlighting a terrorism risk, and profiting

    WASHINGTON — Over the last decade, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, a prominent lawyer, presidential advisor and biowarfare consultant to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, has urged the government to counter what he called a major threat to national security.
    WASHINGTON — Over the last decade, former Navy Secretary Richard J. Danzig, a prominent lawyer, presidential advisor and biowarfare consultant to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security, has urged the government to counter what he...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DARPA, Lobbying, Science and Technology

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. USC steals 2 star brain researchers from UCLA

    In a major case of academic poaching involving crosstown rivals, USC has lured away two prominent neuroscientists from UCLA with a promise to expand their internationally renowned lab that uses brain imaging techniques to study Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, autism and other disorders.
    In a major case of academic poaching involving crosstown rivals, USC has lured away two prominent neuroscientists from UCLA with a promise to expand their internationally renowned lab that uses brain imaging techniques to study Alzheimer's disease,...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Barack Obama, Autism

    3. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Women's brains more likely than men's to respond to crying babies

    WASHINGTON – Why do kids grow up to cry “Mommy” more often than “Daddy”? The National Institutes of Health has an answer: The wailing of a hungry infant is less likely to bother a man than a woman.
    WASHINGTON – Why do kids grow up to cry “Mommy” more often than “Daddy”? The National Institutes of Health has an answer: The wailing of a hungry infant is less likely to bother a man than a woman. In an experiment, 18...

    Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Autism, Depression, Family

    4. May 1, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Genomes provide clues for treating leukemia, endometrial cancers

    Efforts to sequence the human genome have revealed genetic risk for disease, and taught us about our early ancestors. Now, efforts to sequence the genomes of cancer cells -- to pinpoint the changes that occur in cancer cells' DNA when a person has the disease -- are pointing to ways to target cancer treatment.
    Efforts to sequence the human genome have revealed genetic risk for disease, and taught us about our early ancestors. Now, efforts to sequence the genomes of cancer cells -- to pinpoint the changes that occur in cancer cells' DNA when a person has the...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer, St. Louis, Medical Research

    5. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Francis Crick letters in spotlight as DNA Day approaches

    As the world gears up to celebrate DNA Day on Thursday -- the anniversary of the publication of scholarly papers that explained the structure of the molecule -- the letters of Francis Crick, one of the scientists involved in the work, are in the news.
    As the world gears up to celebrate DNA Day on Thursday -- the anniversary of the publication of scholarly papers that explained the structure of the molecule -- the letters of Francis Crick, one of the scientists involved in the work, are in the news....

    Tags: Biotechnology Industry, Science and Technology, Cold Spring Harbor, Awards and Prizes, Genetics

    6. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Strategies for cutting the cost of prescription drugs

    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it.
    When Maggie Heim had a recurrence of ovarian cancer about a year after her initial treatment, her oncologist suggested that she take what he believed could be a lifesaving drug. There was just one problem: Her insurer wouldn't pay for it. The 59-year-...

    Tags: Insurance, Consumers, Career and Workplace, Bevacizumab (drug), Science and Technology

    7. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Supreme Court considers gene patents; scientists react

    As the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case against Myriad Genetics, scientists who are skeptical of the idea of patenting genes said they were hopeful that the justices would overturn the Utah company's claims.
    As the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case against Myriad Genetics, scientists who are skeptical of the idea of patenting genes said they were hopeful that the justices would overturn the Utah company's claims. "I was on pins and needles...

    Tags: Cardiologists, Science and Technology, Biology, Myriad Genetics Incorporated, U.S. Supreme Court

    8. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Picking on smokers to help preschoolers

    The conventional wisdom among lawmakers is that if you're going to propose a new program, you should also propose a way to pay for it. That's more fiscally responsible than simply dipping deeper into the Treasury and worrying about the consequences later.
    The conventional wisdom among lawmakers is that if you're going to propose a new program, you should also propose a way to pay for it. That's more fiscally responsible than simply dipping deeper into the Treasury and worrying about the consequences later....

    Tags: Personal Income, Barack Obama, Preschools, Early Learning, Tobacco Products

    9. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Obama unveils $3.78-trillion budget proposal

    WASHINGTON — President Obama laid out his vision Wednesday for $3.78 trillion in federal spending, unveiling a budget proposal for the next fiscal year that aims to reignite cooled deficit reduction talks while opening negotiations over the fate of hundreds of federal programs.
    WASHINGTON — President Obama laid out his vision Wednesday for $3.78 trillion in federal spending, unveiling a budget proposal for the next fiscal year that aims to reignite cooled deficit reduction talks while opening negotiations over the fate...

    Tags: Paul Ryan, Social Security, Antonio Villaraigosa, Illegal Immigrants, Barack Obama

    10. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Government shuts down HIV/AIDS vaccine trial

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    In another major setback for efforts to develop a vaccine to boost immunity to the human immunodeficiency virus, known as HIV, a key clinical trial was ordered shut down this week after an independent panel of safety experts found that participants...

    Tags: Genetic Engineering, Disease Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Preventative Medicine, Trials

    11. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Associated Press

  11. Senate passes bill to ease FAA furloughs

    WASHINGTON -- With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.
    From the Associated Press
    WASHINGTON -- With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers. A House vote on the measure was expected as early as...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace, Bill Shuster, U.S. Senate, Democratic Party

    12. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Obama outlines private-public project to study the brain

    Making good on a promise first hinted at during his State of the Union speech in February, President Obama on Tuesday unveiled the broad outlines of a scientific initiative aimed at mapping the human brain. The project's ambitious goals include understanding how the brain forms memories and controls human behavior; how it becomes damaged by conditions such as Parkinson's disease and autism; and how it can be repaired when afflicted by Alzheimer's disease, post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses.
    Making good on a promise first hinted at during his State of the Union speech in February, President Obama on Tuesday unveiled the broad outlines of a scientific initiative aimed at mapping the human brain. The project's ambitious goals include...

    Tags: Religion and Belief, DARPA, Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Autism

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