Disease for Darwinism
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The various health benefits of the Huntington's disease are discussed. A study shows that Huntington's kills the neurons in the neostriatum and hence provides protection against cancer.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
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Regaining lost luster
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The article discusses various clinical trials and developments that are helping reestablish the importance of gene therapy in the field of science and medicine.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2008
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Scared off silicone
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The inability of physicians to use silicon injections to effectively prevent diabetic foot ulcers in patients owing to product liability concerns is discussed.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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