“Allergy gene” discovered
Scientists have identified an “allergy gene” which more than doubles the risk of asthma, hay fever and eczema, a finding that could lead to therapies to prevent allergies.

“Domestic trade in tiger parts and derivatives has been banned across the world since the late 1990s”
Dismayed by dwindling numbers, some experts say tiger farming can stem the burgeoning illegal trade in the endangered cat’s pelts, bones and body parts but others argue that this will only fuel demand.

Scientists discovered that being able to pull off dance floor moves with the ease of John Travolta indicates strength and ability to produce healthy offspring.

 
“Our life is frittered away by detail …. Simplify, simplify.” — Henry David Thoreau
Ever have one of those days?
Run a day late on a credit card payment, and you’re dinged a $39 late fee.
 
Miss a traffic sign on our way across town – right in front of a cop – and get dinged another $150.