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...within every cell of living creatures (people included) is a task dominated by complexity. The Human Genome Project aims to specify the location and structure of all 100,000 or so genes in the human body. But that catalog, which will soon be completed, will be simply the springboard for understanding what all the genes do. Only when the network of their interactions with one another has been mapped will enduring benefits follow: in the surer design of drugs, in the growth of replacement organs, in the early detection and treatment of many kinds of diseases, including cancer. Only then...
...Also contributing to Harvard's domination of Princeton and Yale was sophomore Greg Walker's sixth-place finish in the 1-meter springboard...
...glad for Danny," Hill said "I'm glad he got recognized, and it's a good platform for him to springboard from next year...
...should she even consider saying no? The polls, the wooing, the potential of the Senate as a springboard for national office--all are highly seductive. But there are other things to be considered. Hillary is now in the second most powerful position in the country. Can you imagine giving that up to be a junior member of the minority in the Senate? And she would have to give it up. The people of this state would expect her to focus on the issues of concern to New York. They'd want to see her in every county, and they would...
Although Dartmouth was clearly no match for the undefeated Crimson teams, the meet was far from fruitless. As it moves on to play tougher opponents Harvard will use this victory as a springboard for future matches...