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Venturing into an untapped scientific field, Gilbert plans to start a company this fall aimed at mapping every single gene in the human body. Scientists say the project to decipher the human genome--the 100,000 to 300,000 genes that shape every detail of our bodies--represents an extraordinary...

Author: By John C. Yoo, | Title: Gilbert Plans New Company | 10/15/1987 | See Source »

For a while, as the parents, girlfriends and ancient oarsmen stood expectantly on the sidelines, it looked as if Harvard Coach Harry Parker might call the whole thing off. Twice he ventured off the Red Top floating dock, causing nervous spectators to squint into the sun to decipher his inscrutable...

Author: By Cristina V. Coletta, | Title: Harvard-Yale: The Last Race | 6/10/1987 | See Source »

Lastly, what is extra-virgin olive oil? I have seen this term emblazoned across many a bottle of olive oil, but have still been unable to decipher it. Is extra-virgin olive oil made by people who not only have never had sex, but who have never even been on...

Author: By John Rosenthal, | Title: Avoiding Bugbears, Hopefully | 3/25/1987 | See Source »

It is equally easy to decipher the penalty column. Because the usual Harvard penalty lasts two minutes, the total penalty minutes for a Harvard player is his number of penalties multiplied by two. One typical Harvard skater shows three penalties for six minutes, another eight for 16.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Playing Rough | 3/20/1987 | See Source »

Marilyn: Norma Jeane does not, however, make the mistake of being merely a feminist interpretation of Monroe's life. Barris' photographs show us a playful woman who loved to drink champagne and run on the beach. The chapter titled "Fathers and Lovers" is a gossipy look at her love life...

Author: By Elizabeth L. Wurtzel, | Title: Searching for Norma Jeane | 1/26/1987 | See Source »

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