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For the first time, scientists have isolated the parasite Nosema ceranae (Microsporidia) from professional apiaries suffering from honey bee colony depopulation syndrome. They then went on to treat the infection with complete success.

Canady’s story — allegations of racial discrimination and a claim that he was twice given an overdose of morphine by a nurse who continues to work at the hospital — peaked the interest of a local radio reporter who, when he tried to interview Canady, was interrupted by a hospital official.

supposedly texts sent the night before by impaired people.

A cloned beagle named Ruppy â,short for Ruby Puppy, is the world’s first transgenic dog. She and four other beagles all produce a fluorescent protein that glows red under ultraviolet light.

Oh dear, our now ex-sheriff. "Mike Carona had the bad habit of having sexual relationships with people who worked for him,"" Jaramillo said."He asked, whether, in my opinion the activity (in the helicopter) would constitute membership in the mile-high club," Jaramillo recalled of one conversation.

They’re dogs that are upside-down!

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