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...have found that such dangers are overstated; it would take generations of inbreeding for such problems to surface regularly. A more important reason for the taboo is cultural: incest has been banned to preserve family harmony by keeping disruptive rivalries and jealousies at bay. It has also helped to strengthen kinship clans; by forcing members to marry outside the group, the clan expands its wealth and allies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: What Is Incest? | 8/31/1992 | See Source »

...immune strengthen...

Author: By Henry RATLIFF Austin, | Title: The Ratliff File | 8/18/1992 | See Source »

Moreover, any setback to Bush's health before November would strengthen the Veep factor. In response to persistent rumors that he is ill, Bush and his doctor last week reiterated that his health is excellent, despite his bout last year with Graves' disease and his vomiting and collapse, caused by intestinal flu, at a state dinner in Tokyo last January. Reporters and staffers who try to keep pace with Bush find him exceptionally fit and energetic for a man of 68. Still, as a Bush friend observed, "he hasn't had much fun in this job lately, and that shows...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Quayle vs. Gore | 8/3/1992 | See Source »

...political parties is to blame for much of what's wrong. Certainly, parties were once corrupt and needed reform. But now they are unable to play the role they should play -- as filters between special-interest groups and individual officeholders. I think you need to try to strengthen the parties...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Mr. Smith Leaves Washington | 6/8/1992 | See Source »

According to Clark, members of the faculty know the top scholars in the areas of specialty the school is trying to strengthen. After making inquiries about these scholars the appointments committee creates a list of candidates, without an application process...

Author: By Natasha H. Leland, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Law School Becomes a BATTLEGROUND | 6/4/1992 | See Source »

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