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Rep. Kolbe to Retire

WASHINGTON – Rep. Jim Kolbe, a leading proponent of free trade and the only openly gay Republican in Congress, announced Wednesday that he will not seek a 12th term next year, and cited Washington’s increasingly partisan atmosphere as one reason he’s leaving. “The mood on Capitol Hill is not a …

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Islet Cell Advances May Fight Diabetes

An advance in an experimental treatment that promotes natural insulin production among people with type 1 diabetes may mean that more patients will one day be able to live without daily insulin injections. Researchers used ultrasound guidance to help them inject and transplant insulin-producing cells, known as beta-islet cells, into …

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New Cell Phone Fights Dirty Germs

Motorola Inc. has created a next-generation germ-resistant multimedia phone, the company announced Monday. The company’s newest i870 mobile device, which boasts MP3 player, video recording, GPS and two-way radio functions, also protects against bacteria with silver ion technology from Agion Technologies Inc., according to a recent news release. “Silver has …

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