UTEP Professor Develops Chagas Vaccine

UTEP professor develops Chagas vaccine

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A University of Texas at El Paso professor has developed a vaccine that can protect against Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness that affects millions of people around the world. Dr. Igor C. Almeida, 52, a biological sciences professor, began …
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Study: Solo stars at higher death risk than bands

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They found that performers who had had at least one adverse childhood experience were more likely to die from drug and alcohol use or "risk-related causes." "Substance abuse and risk-taking in stars are largely discussed in terms of hedonism, music …
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Female Texas trooper suspended amid body search

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Angel and Ashley Dobbs say the search videotaped by a patrol car camera was unlawful and humiliating. The women say a male trooper says he saw them throw cigarette butts out a window, questioned them about drugs and summoned Halleson. No drugs …
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