Word: presenter
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...search coordinated by Wexler's foundation, geneticist James Gusella of Massachusetts General Hospital discovered a particular piece of DNA, called a genetic marker, that seemed to be present in people suffering from Huntington's disease. His evidence suggested that the marker must be near the Huntington's disease gene on the same chromosome, but he needed a larger sample to confirm his findings. This was provided by Wexler, who had previously traveled to Venezuela to chart the family tree of a clan of some 5,000 people, all of them descendants of a woman who died of Huntington's $ disease...
That paved the way for a Huntington's gene test, which is now available. The actual gene has not yet been isolated and since there is no cure at present, many people at risk for Huntington's are reluctant to take it. "Before the test," Wexler says, "you can always say, 'Well, it can't happen to me.' After the test, if it is positive, you can't say that anymore." Has Wexler, 43, taken the test? "People need to have some privacy," she answers...
...loans for debtor countries once they instituted economic reforms. Instead, he called for measures that would help reduce Third World debt. "Our objective," said Brady, "is to rekindle the hope of the people and leaders of debtor nations that their sacrifices will lead to greater prosperity in the present and the prospect of a future unclouded by the burden of debt...
...similar manner, minority students are expected to do more than act just as students. In addition to academic work, they must present themselves at all times as a good example of their ethnic group (i.e., don't flunk out), educate peers about their cultural problems and be politically active in minority as well as non-minority affairs...
Harvard will host their season-opener against Brown on March 21st in Blodgett Pool, and will host the MIT game April 4. The Crimson women are excited about their prospects this spring. If the team continues to progress at its present pace, then a repeat performance of last year's success is not impossible...