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Scientists discover new code governing gene activity

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The research could reshape scientists' understanding of gene regulation and how genetic variations may influence gene expression in development or disease. A newly discovered code within DNA -- coined 'spatial grammar' -- holds a key to understanding how gene activity is encoded in the human genome.

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Federal Government to Regulate Staffing at Nursing Homes for First Time

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FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 -- Nursing homes will soon have to meet federal minimum staffing requirements, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday. Establishing minimum staffing standards for nursing homes will improve.

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AI systems are already skilled at deceiving and manipulating humans

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers describe the risks of deception by AI systems and call for governments to develop strong regulations to address this issue as soon as possible. Many artificial intelligence (AI) systems have already learned how to deceive humans, even systems that have been trained to be helpful and honest.

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Synthetic chemicals and chemical products require a new regulatory and legal approach to safeguard children's health

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Governments need to test and regulate chemicals and chemical products as closely as they safeguard prescription drugs, the researchers write. Nations must better safeguard health and reduce childhood diseases linked to exposures to toxic chemicals, according to researchers.

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Government Crackdowns Can Cripple Bogus Stem Cell 'Cures' Industry

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11, 2024 -- Hucksters offering bogus stem cell treatments can be deterred through government action, a new study says.About 60% of direct-to-consumer advertising from fly-by-night stem cell clinics ceased after regulators in Canada and. FRIDAY, Oct.

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7 Steps to Define a Data Governance Structure for a Mid-Sized Bank (Without Losing Your Mind)

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Welcome to the wild world of data governance, where dreams of order collide with the chaos of reality. Without exec sponsorship, your data governance initiative is just a Trello board with high hopes. You don’t need to govern every scrap of data from the CEO’s coffee order to the janitor’s mop schedule.

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FDA Must Crack Down on Retailers Selling Tobacco to Teens: Report

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21, 2023 -- A new government report finds that federal regulators need to do more to help in the battle to keep kids and teens off tobacco. THURSDAY, Sept. Among the report’s findings were that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to get.

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