Nurture Helps Mold Able Minds

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Research supports the idea environmental factors during a child's early life can significantly contribute to a persons IQ, for better or worse. The implication is that well-thought out day-care programs might decrease the possible of mental impairment and school by up 23% of US children living in poverty. The research is outlined.

Psychological aspects, Child development, Poor children, Ecology, Environment and children

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Cocaine Exposure and Children: The Meaning of Subtle Effects

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Despite recent research indicating that the brain damage and intellectual and social impairment from prenatal cocaine abuse is less significant than previously assumed, the impact on future IQ levels remains measurable. A compilation of 101 separate studies finds a 3.26-IQ-point deficit among cocaine-exposed schoolchildren.

Drug abusers, Children of drug addicts

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Mining the Genome for Drugs

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Human Genome Sciences Inc. has built a $45 million facility in Rockville, Maryland, dedicated to the production of gene-related drugs. The first projects will involve the creation of two human proteins and one human gene. The products are meant to heal wounds, protect cells from chemotherapy, and grow new blood vessels.

Maryland, Planning, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Genetic engineering, Human Genome Sciences Inc., HGSI

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