Who gets to play God?
Article Abstract:
The transplantation of tissue from aborted fetuses to treat genetic disorders such as Hurler's syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, and diabetes is a emotional controversy. While many pro-life groups oppose the practice, other pro-lifers accept the practice. A pro-life couple, Terri and Guy Walden allowed the treatment on their unborn son.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1992
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CAN A WEST AFRICAN PLANT SLOW THE SCOURGE OF DIABETES?
Article Abstract:
Ethnobotanists working for Shaman Pharmaceuticals are researching medicinal plants used in traditional healing in Guinea as treatments for non-insulant-dependent diabetes. Half of the 300 plants the company has tested have antidiabetic properties. Some appear to work faster than Western drugs and to have fewer side effects.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1998
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Fair play: corn dogs, contests and cows? Must be Iowa's state fair
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The 1998 Iowa State Fair featured a variety of local foods, agriculture and livestock shows as well as a beard growing contest and a cow statue made of butter. The fair has been popular and attendance has grown since the 1940s. The fair is a celebration of agricultural culture.
Publication Name: Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-3019
Year: 1998
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