They have the magic gene
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A population of 46 in Limone, Italy, share a gene that enables them to have high cholesterol counts, but avoid heart disease and live long lives. Research on the gene reveals possible use as a drug to treat fat build up in the arteries. The gene manufactures HDL, or good cholesterol.
Publication Name: Parade
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Year: 1993
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She makes wishes come true
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Biggs, 59, is poor, but she has won awards for her willingness and ability to help people. She began by working hard to fulfill the wish of an ill child who wanted to meet Kenny Rogers. She credits friendship and her religious faith with giving her strength.
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Year: 1996
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Why they come to the ice
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Twenty-five Americans spent six months in Antarctica during polar winter to pursue their practice or to do research. Some are environmental researchers, some are doctors and some are maintenance workers and technicians.
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