Glaucoma gene provides light at the end of the tunnel

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Edwin Stone, Val Sheffield et al have linked juvenile glaucoma to a gene on chromosome 1, which is also believed to be mutated in 3% of all glaucoma cases. The gene codes for the protein TIGR, made by eye pressure-controlling cells, which has been known for years to be involved in some glaucomas.

Genetic aspects, Glaucoma in children, Childhood glaucoma

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The Pentagon steps up the battle to save biodiversity

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A new Air Force guidebook for land- and wildlife management on military bases is part of the Dept of Defense's plan to improve its environmental record. The Air Force has already been cooperating with environmental groups to manage land on some air bases, but not without some conflict.

Environmental aspects, United States. Air Force, Military aspects, Military bases, Environmental policy, Wildlife conservation, United States. Department of Defense

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Global review faults U.S. curricula

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The 1996 International Mathematics and Science Study blamed a broad but shallow curriculum for the poor achievement of US students in science when compared with students in other countries. The decentralized educational system in the US is also a factor in the poor results.

Reports, International aspects, Study and teaching, Science, Academic achievement, Sciences education, Science education, Mathematics

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