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On The Heels of the Reapernew

Quest for eternal youth a hot pursuit for San Antonio-based researchers.
San Antonio Current |
David Martin Davies |
01-17-2011 |
Science
Tags: Naked Mole Rat
Collection of Human Remains Represents Continued Genocide for Somenew
A brief survey of archeologists across the state found a range of feelings about Native peoples and their continuing efforts at repatriation. Some resent the efforts of so-called non-affiliated groups, or “Pan-Indians,” who they say make a lot of unsubstantiated noise. At the other end are those that make daily, conscious efforts to work on those projects that the tribes themselves take interest in — and steer completely clear of human remains.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
06-04-2008 |
Science
Texas Needle Exchange Activists Discuss The Charges They Facenew

The state Attorney General's ruling that legislation authorizing a pilot needle-exchange program doesn't protect participants from being arrested for distributing drug paraphernalia kicked the case against three activists into gear. They face charges that threaten up to a year in jail and $4,000 in fines.
San Antonio Current |
Elaine Wolff |
05-14-2008 |
Science
Banging the Drum for Bio-defensenew
San Antonio boosters cheer Homeland Security boodle potential, downplay risk.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
08-15-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Billing Me Softlynew
The exorbitant cost of a basic medical procedure hits small businessman Brent Evans in the gut.
San Antonio Current |
Molly Wardlaw |
05-30-2007 |
Science
Nursing a Movementnew

Handing over the keys to the Democrats means issues like universal health care stand a chance.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
11-29-2006 |
Science
Tags: 2006elect
The Waiting Gamenew
If you're sick and uninsured in Texas, you better get used to standing in line.
San Antonio Current |
Angela Chambers |
07-05-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Containment Policynew

For ailing residents of San Antonio's toxic triangle, answers are hard to come by.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
06-28-2006 |
Science
Natural-Law Schoolnew

Seventy-five years after its creation, Concept Therapy remains a little-understood road map to higher consciousness.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
05-17-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Not a Drop to Drinknew

An East Texas town's wells are fouled, but no one is willing to finger the culprits or find water for the residents.
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
05-03-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Number of the Beastsnew
Is the National Animal Identification System an End Times conspiracy or good horse sense?
San Antonio Current |
Brian Villalobos |
04-19-2006 |
Science
Texas' Schismnew

As parents and advocates reach an impasse over whether state institutions for the mentally retarded should close, Texas abandons its responsibility to care for its neediest citizens. First in a two-part series
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
08-25-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Texas' Funding Crisis for Mental Retardation Servicesnew
Nationally, Texas ranks among the lowest in funding for mental-retardation services. What does that mean for the future of state schools and community programs? Second in a two-part series
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
08-25-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science