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...gives researchers a better understanding of how ALS progresses. Because the new nerve cells have the same genetic makeup as the patients' own diseased cells, Henderson says, they may very well develop signs of the disease in culture, allowing researchers to watch ALS unfold before they eyes. "Our lack of understanding of the disease process is preventing us from developing more efficient cures," says Henderson. "Because the disease is happening in the spinal cord, we don't have access to living samples of neurons undergoing the disease process. But now we have in the culture dish the very cells affected...
...current presidential candidates should take some lessons from Mandela on both consistency and idealism. Like most Americans, I am extremely disappointed by our lack of leadership in this country and by the lack of true long-term solutions to the present state of the nation, both domestic and abroad. I imagine it was the belief in his ideals and principles that kept Mandela alive under unspeakable hardship. Our current and prospective leaders should never forget that it's idealism and consistency that truly distinguish the great leaders in our history, and not the current week's polls. Michael Osorio, Orlando...
...current presidential candidates should take some lessons from Nelson Mandela [July 21]. Like most Americans, I am disappointed by the lack of leadership in this country and the lack of long-term solutions to the present state of the nation. I imagine it was the belief in his ideals and principles that kept Mandela alive under unspeakable hardship. Our current and prospective leaders should never forget that idealism and consistency - not the week's polls - are what truly distinguish the great leaders in our history. Michael Osorio, ORLANDO...
...nations. Fueled by years of vengeful post-Sept. 11 rhetoric, this combination distorts America's real values and harms our standing in the world. Many countries far surpass the U.S. in areas such as environmental stewardship, public transportation and health care. My admiration of these countries is not a lack of patriotism but simply a confession that my homeland still has much to learn. Brad A. Hoffman, SOLON, OHIO...
...March 29; he withdrew from the runoff race in the face of a campaign of violence against opposition supporters by security forces and militias loyal to Mugabe.) An MDC source at the talks in Pretoria, South Africa, told Agence France-Presse that the government's proposal showed a "complete lack of sincerity and the need to really address the issues and problems Zimbabwe is facing." Zimbabwe already has two vice presidents, both high-ranking members of Mugabe's Zimbabwean African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) Party, and both are confined to largely ceremonial duties. "[The talks are] deadlocked, according...