JOHNS HOPKINS VS DUKE NCAA LACROSSE

Johns Hopkins midfielder Drew Dabrowski holds the championship trophy aloft after Johns Hopkins defeated the Duke University Blue Devils 12-11 in the NCAA Division I Lacrosse Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on May 28, 2007. (UPI Photo/ Mark Goldman)

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New ALS research findings are reported

BALTIMORE, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found transplanting a new line of stem cell-like cells in rat models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis can help sustain breathing.

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Scientists block malaria in animal tests

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2 toddlers wounded in Baltimore drive-by

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New search for alien life is planned

BALTIMORE, June 9 (UPI) -- U.S. astronomers say they are developing plans to use the new Allen Telescope Array to search for extraterrestrial intelligence in the Milky Way Galaxy.

New iron-based superconductors possible

BALTIMORE, June 9 (UPI) -- U.S. and Chinese scientists say they have unlocked some of the secrets of newly discovered iron-based, high-temperature superconductors.

Breastfeeding protects girls more

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Device allows ICU patients to walk

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Hemoglobin used to diagnose diabetes

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