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The controversial origin of a symbol of the American west
New research has identified North America’s oldest bison fossils and helped construct a bison genealogy establishing that a common maternal ancestor arrived between 130,000 and 195,000 years ago, during a previous ice age. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
Judges OK controversial stem-cell therapy for 18-month-old
(ANSA) – L’Aquila, December 11 – Judges in central Italy ruled Wednesday in favor of granting controversial stem cell treatments to an 18-month-old girl named Noemi Sciaretta afflicted with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Late last month, the same court rejected … Continue reading
Italian House approves controversial gas pipeline project
(ANSA) – Rome, December 5 – Italy’s Lower House formally approved a controversial gas pipeline project with Albania and Greece by a vote of 284 in favour to 42 opposed on Thursday. Two members abstained while representatives from the anti-establishment … Continue reading
Court gives hope to controversial stem-cell therapy
(By Sandra Cordon) (ANSA) – Rome, December 4 – Italy’s health ministry, under pressure from advocates and the courts, said Wednesday that it will appoint a new panel of experts to assess its protocols governing the use of controversial stem … Continue reading