Drug Fulfills Promise Of Research Into Cystic Fibrosis Gene
The success of Kalydeco, a drug to treat cystic fibrosis, has been decades in the making — since the discovery of the gene associated with the disease. The time from gene discovery to successful drug may be shortening, but there are only a handful of drugs like Kalydeco on the market.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Bipartisan Outrage As Vote On Superstorm Sandy Aid Is Postponed
Lawmakers from states hit hard by the October storm thought the House would vote on an aid package before adjourning on Thursday. They found out late Tuesday that a vote has been put off. Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican from Staten Island, said he’s “somewhat ashamed” by his leadership’s decision.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Peace Pilgrim’s 28-Year Walk For ‘A Meaningful Way Of Life’
On Jan. 1, 1953, Mildred Norman gave up her name — and possessions — to become Peace Pilgrim. She walked across the U.S. and Canada for decades, subsisting on handouts from strangers to spread her message of peace.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Year’s Eve 2012: The World Celebrates 2013
It is New Year’s Eve. And that means people will: go to parties and drink Champagne; ignore the hubbub and go to bed by 10; start cooking for New Year’s Day; watch college football — or some combination of the above. For many people, the center of attention tonight will be New York’s Times Square, where the famed ball will drop.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Is The Party Over For The Tea Party?
All large classes elected to Congress want to change Washington. The Tea Party has found that there are all kinds of tripwires built into the American system of checks and balances that prevent newcomers from quickly remaking the political culture into their own image.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hillary Clinton Hospitalized With Blood Clot After Concussion
The secretary of state’s spokesman says she’s being treated at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the clot was discovered during a follow-up exam Sunday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
McConnell Appeals To Biden To Break Through Fiscal Cliff Logjam
The Senate minority leader said the GOP’s latest offer has yet to receive a response from Democrats. “I’m willing to work with whomever can help,” he said.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On Your Plate In 2013, Expect Kimchi And Good-For-You Greens
NPR food commentator Bonny Wolf dishes out predictions for hot foods in the new year. She says Asia is the new Europe and healthy, farm-to-table trends will even make it into your cocktails.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Courage And Curiosity: The Best Heroines Of 2012
This year’s literary heroines aren’t defined by their desire to love or be loved — or even to be especially lovable. Writer and critic Parul Sehgal celebrates five sublimely stubborn women, frequently at odds with themselves and always at odds with their times.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
