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Reward for info in UCLA attacks increased
Apr 30, 2009, 23:51
A $100,000 reward is being offered by the Los Angeles City Council in hopes of catching the people responsible for five attacks on UCLA researchers. The reward brings the total offered to $500,000 by the UCLA police department, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI for information on the five separate incidents. Associated Press, April 30, 2009.
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USC researchers derive first rat embryonic stem cells
Jan 9, 2009, 20:24
For the first time in history, USC researchers have derived authentic embryonic stem (ES) cells from rats. This breakthrough finding will enable scientists to create far more effective animal models for the study of a range of human diseases. USC HSC Weekly, 01/09/2009
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After Attacks on Researchers, Caution and Steadfastness
Aug 7, 2008, 08:46
In many ways, the University of California at Santa Cruz was already prepared when firebombs ignited the house of one researcher and the car of another at nearly the same time early Saturday morning.
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Assembly Member Gene Mullin introduces legislation to protect researchers
Apr 14, 2008, 15:10
Sacramento – AB 2296, authored by Gene Mullin (D-South San Francisco), the California Animal Enterprise Protection Act (CAEPA) strengthens state laws against harassment, threats or intimidation of those involved in animal enterprises, including biomedical research with laboratory animals. This bill is sponsored by the University of California. This bill addresses limitations of the federal Animal Enterprise Protection Act (AEPA) and the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA) by allowing for local prosecution of criminals.
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Abortion drug prevents tumors in mice, study says
Dec 1, 2006, 12:09
A sustained dose of RU-486, the so-called abortion pill, prevented breast cancer tumors in mice with a genetic mutation that made them highly susceptible to the disease, researchers at UC Irvine report today.
The mutation in a gene known as BRCA1 leads to uncontrolled cell growth in the mammary glands. About one in 800 women inherits a version of BRCA1 that is damaged in some way, and the National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 80% of such women will develop breast cancer.
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Cool down – you may live longer
Nov 3, 2006, 23:11
The refrigerator is used to lengthen the life of your food, and a new study suggests a similar principle could prolong your life, too. Researchers have found that lowering the body temperature of mice by just 0.5°C extends their lifespan by around 15%. In the future, people might be able to take a drug to achieve a similar effect on body temperature and enjoy a longer life, they say.
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Santa Monica police, FBI raid homes in probe of Animal Liberation Front
Nov 3, 2006, 22:24
Santa Monica police and FBI agents raided the homes of several controversial animal rights activists this week as part of an investigation into the underground Animal Liberation Front. Among the targets were Dr. Jerry Vlasak and his wife, Pamelyn Ferdin, two well-known activists who regularly protest against Los Angeles animal services officials.
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