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...understand why, you need to know about a curious feature of some genes. Except for the genes that occur on the sex-determining X and Y chromosomes, it generally doesn't matter whether you inherit a particular stretch of DNA from your mother or your father. In the past 15 years, though, researchers have learned that at least 50 pairs of these so-called autosomal genes act a little differently. In a process called imprinting, one of each pair is permanently turned on or off, depending on whether it derives from the sperm...
What the Duke researchers showed is that one gene, called IGF2R, which helps brake growth, is normally imprinted in sheep, cows and mice but not in humans. Human clones would always inherit nonimprinted IGF2R genes, so there would be no chance of a mix-up and, at least in this respect, their growth would be normal. But what of the other 49 or so imprinted genes? No one knows what trouble they might cause. So the fact that humans have one less imprinted gene than mice, sheep or cows means that human cloning might be marginally easier, but not necessarily...
Fashion Victims Purebred dogs are engineered to achieve a carefully defined look that can include stylishly exaggerated features - and some unwanted afflictions ... CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS: These dogs have a serious problem with inherited mitral valve disease, and are more than 50% likely to have heart murmurs by the age of five DALMATIANS: Inherited hearing defects may be linked to their white pigmentation, and yet dogs with small black spots, not big splotches, and lots of white fur are favored by breeders BULLDOGS: Once symbols of British stamina, the animals often have problems with breathing, even walking SHAR-PEIS: Adults...
...sucked-dry-salesmen ensemble talker "Glengarry Glen Ross" (a performance that not only gave the picture its due dose of pathos but inspired a "Simpsons" character, the recurring sad-sack salesman "Gil"). In his later years, television gave Lemmon his senior-circuit thespianic showcase, appearing in acclaimed versions of "Inherit the Wind" and "12 Angry Men" with George C. Scott, and winning an Emmy as the dying professor in the 2000 TV adaptation of the best seller "Tuesdays with Morrie...
When he becomes Harvard’s 27th president on July 1, Lawrence H. Summers will inherit control of a University that is strong and prepared for change. For the past 10 years, President Neil L. Rudenstine has worked diligently to strengthen Harvard’s foundations for an evolution that would come only after his tenure had ended. The centerpieces of Rudenstine’s work as president, the $2.6 billion capital campaign and the buildup of the $19 billion endowment, will enable historic investments in the University’s future. The purchase of 58 acres of land...