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Got milk?

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Scientists are creating genetically engineered cows that produce medicine for humans in their milk. Using gene insertion and cloning techniques, the scientists are making cloned transgenic cows with younger fetal or embryonic cells instead of adult cells.

Author: Sinha, Gunjan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
Research, Analysis, Genetic aspects, Genetically modified animals, Milk, Pharmaceutical research, Animal genetic engineering, Cows (Cattle), Cows

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Genes: they're what's for dinner

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Issues concerning the safety of genetically modified foods consumed in the US are discussed. The potential of the new technology and the requirement to feed more people is contrasted with the possible dangers associated with the foods.

Author: McInnis, Doug, Sinha, Gunjan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Health foods, Genetically modified plants, Natural foods

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Nicotine surprise

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Issues are presented concerning research which has shown that nicotine has a beneficial effect on the healing of wounds and as a means of simulating cell division. The possible use of nicotine to aid poor circulation is discussed.

Author: Sinha, Gunjan
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Innovations, Drug therapy, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Nicotine, Medical sciences, Blood circulation disorders, Vascular diseases

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