Dr. Stipek said that parents of elementary school children should seek resources and guidance in their schools and, to the extent possible, supplement school learning with reading, games and activities. “Something as simple as talking about measurements and the effects of different ingredients while baking cupcakes can be educational,” he …
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Image representing DNA “switches” from human and mouse genomes that appear to regulate when and where genes are activated. Credit: Ernesto Del Aguila III, NHGRI. The third phase of the ENCODE project offers new knowledge on the organization and regulation of our genes and genome. The encyclopedia of DNA The …
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When it comes to holding stock for the next 50 years, I’m looking for a company with a strong brand, a favorite that is an important part of consumers’ lives. The company may be fine today. Or, the company may have been in trouble recently after many years of success. …
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HONG KONG (Reuters) – For 23 years, Hong Kong was an anomaly. FILE PHOTO: Women pass a government-sponsored advertisement promoting the new national security law as a meeting on national security legislation is held in Hong Kong, China on June 29, 2020. REUTERS / Tyrone Siu A free and partially …
Read More »Second US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
NEW YORK (AP) – While US coronavirus deaths are rising rapidly, public health experts are seeing good news: The second wave of confirmed cases appears to be stabilizing. Scientists do not celebrate in any way, warning that the trend is fueled by four large and affected locations: Arizona, California, Florida …
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