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Retro Future Design
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by Silkweaver  8-1-2008    2
 Fun :-)
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Were Ancient Viruses a Key to Human Evolution?
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by Silkweaver  8-1-2008    1
 Heidmann believes that without endogenous retroviruses mammals might never have developed a placenta, which protects the fetus and gives it time to mature, which eventually led to live birth, one of the hallmarks of human evolutionary success over birds, reptiles, and fish. Eggs cannot eliminate waste or draw the maternal nutrients required to develop the large brains that have made mammals so versatile. “These viruses made those changes possible. It is quite possible that, without them, human beings would still be laying eggs.”
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The Impact of ET Contact: Europe's Scientists Discuss The Future of Humans in Space
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by Silkweaver  8-1-2008   
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Houston doctors say they may have found a way to destroy HIV
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by Silkweaver  8-1-2008    2
  Basically, their idea could be used to control the disease for people who already have it and prevent infection for those at risk. The theory has held up in lab and animal testing. The next step is human trials.
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No gender differences in math performance
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by Silkweaver  8-1-2008   
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