Syros, a Whitehead and Dana-Farber Spinoff, Snags $30M for Cancer

Syros, a Whitehead and Dana-Farber Spinoff, Snags M For Cancer

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While many scientists use next-generation sequencing tools to look broadly at gene expression patterns or for variations like mutations that lead to disease, Syros believes it could have an unorthodox approach to drug development by focusing on these …
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Richard Sherman says he was misquoted about Adderall use in NFL

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The Seattle Seahawks cornerback says he was misquoted earlier this week and did not say that "about half" of the league takes Adderall. ? Share on … "I've never seen people get prescribed a performance-enhancing drug, you know what I mean? So I don't …
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State high court to hear appeal in 2005 matricide

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In 2009, Noura Jackson was found guilty of stabbing Jennifer Jackson more than 50 times on June 5, 2005, in their home. Prosecutors said the daughter clashed with her mother over the teenager's drug use and partying and hoped to claim an inheritance.
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Seattle chief steps down amid use of force order

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SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Police Chief John Diaz retired Monday as his department faces a court-overseen monitoring plan to address the use of force by officers. The announcement came after difficult negotiations led the Police Department to enter a …
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