From North Carolina According to a report published in the journal Nature, scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have decoded the structure of an HIV genome. Using novel techniques, researchers were able to produce images of the entire genome, in contrast with earlier studies that were only able to understand small regions of the HIV RNA. These results could potentially help scientists develop new anti-viral drugs to combat HIV. From New York Brain stimulation exercises may help to delay memory decline in older adults, according to a report published in the journal Neurology. Researchers studied nearly 500 people aged 75-85, detailing how frequently they took part in activities such as crossword puzzles, reading/writing, playing musical instruments, playing cards/board games, and participating in group discussions. Results showed that if an individual participated in 11 activities per week in comparison to an individual who only participated in four, dementia related memory decline was delayed 1.29 years. And finally, from Fresno Beef Packers Inc., of Fresno, California, is recalling over 825, 000 lbs of ground beef products due to concerns of salmonella contamination. The beef, which had been sold to retail distribution centers and then repackaged and sold under several different retail names, was produced between June 5 and June 23, 2009. Salmonella is potentially life threatening for those with already weakened immune systems.
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