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...types of the disorder that can be traced to specific gene defects. The most common of these - responsible for roughly 5% of autism cases - is a flaw in the X chromosome that causes a condition known as Fragile X Syndrome. Because the defect has been studied on a molecular level, it provides a unique window into understanding autism - and treating it. And that is why a paper published in this week's issue of the journal Neuron is bound to generate excitement, even though the work was done in rodents. It shows that wide-ranging symptoms of Fragile X, which...
...husband is 80. We have an annual income considerably less than $50,000. We no longer have children to raise or educate, our medical insurance is adequate, and we take advantage of the elderly tax credit. Obama has proposed eliminating income taxes for senior citizens at our income level, but why should we not be expected to pay our fair share of federal taxes? I surely hope that he does not believe our votes are for sale. Patricia Gershon, Laverne, Calif...
...point cushion at the break. Freshman Christine Matera came off the bench to hit two vital 3-pointers during that stretch. Harvard started the second half the same way it finished the first, scoring the half’s opening seven points, and the Crimson maintained the high intensity level for the rest of the game. Even on the bench, the Harvard players were jumping up and down, celebrating every basket made. “I admire the energy on the bench,” coach Delaney-Smith said. “Group energy can help swing momentum...
...availability of often-expensive admissions consulting was one of the benefits that Aktipis wanted to bring to students from lower-income families in order to level the playing field...
...government tends to be bureaucratic, it doesn't tend to be efficient. I think the private sector, by its nature, is going to be more flexible, more efficient, more creative. But there's an important role for government to play. A good example of this is on the federal level was back in the '90s, when welfare reform was done as a bipartisan initiative. From the conservative perspective, there was an expectation that you should work, you should go get an education, you have responsibilities. But from a more liberal perspective, I think it was also fair to say that...