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...that we should begin by sequencing the relatively tiny genomes (1 million to 13 million letters) of bacteria and yeast and then move on to the 100 million-letter-size genomes of worms and flies. We were confident that by the time we were done, sequencing technology would cost less than 50[cents] a letter, and that by then, we would be ready to tackle the human genome. We were also confident that genomics would pay scientific and medical dividends long before the final letters of the human genome were in place...
...years support companies that aim to find and patent key DNA sequences before they become publicly available. Not surprisingly, the leaders of these companies have implied that those of us who started the project were no longer needed. To our vast relief, the publicly supported effort received not less but more money. Our backers want to ensure that all the essential features of the human genome are available without cost to all the people of the world. The events of the past few weeks have shown that those who work for the public good do not necessarily fall behind those...
...maintain that level of focus for all four days of the tournament. My 63 was preceded by a 76. Tiger, by contrast, shot 65-69-71-67 and led virtually from wire to wire. Sure, you can say the same of Secretariat, but his big victory was accomplished in less than three minutes; Larsen's and Jordan's in just a few hours. That's one thing that is tougher about championship golf than other sports--you must maintain your concentration for four long days, with no support from teammates...
...finally, my favorite--because not only does it force them to exercise more but it also allows me to exercise less. "Chores," he said, "are great." It turns out that a 90-lb. person who washes dishes for 5 min. burns 7 calories (compared to a measly 3 while watching TV). This same person will burn 11 vacuuming. Or 17 weeding. It's a beautiful world when your children complain about carrying groceries up the stairs (27 calories) and you can reply in that calm mom voice that drives them crazy, "It's for your own good...
...boost their odds of a happy marriage: Don't teach in high school or college. New research published in Evolution and Human Behavior says men who teach there are more likely to be divorced than other men because of their regular exposure to young, attractive women. Also, they are less likely to remarry than other divorced...