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September 6, 2005

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-	Islet Transplantation for Diabetics Registry Sheds Light on Procedure’s Risks and Benefits
-	Genomics of Inflammation Approximately 5000 genes fluctuate in response to a inflammatory stimulus.
-	Chimps & Humans - Very Similar Indeed You share 96% of your DNA with chimpanzees, an international consortium reports.
-	U.S. & India - Vision Research Agreement Both countries commit to expand and collaborate on vision research.
-	Fruit Fiber May Help Effects of Second-Hand Smoke New study finds that adults who were exposed to second hand smoke as children could reduce the resulting chronic cough by eating more fruit and soy fiber.