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Offer good for a limited time and only in the continental U.S. . 7°Dd| MSC OPAS NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBER APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING '96 /’I ✓ Applications may be ^ picked up in the Student Programs Office 2nd Floor MSC, Room 223 ' 11 ■ sr- # iliPi Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. j--- i -| -m j- - - Thursday, January 25 Interviews will be held January 26, 29, & 30 QUESTIONS? PLEASE CALL THE OPAS OFFICE (845-1661) ; dr come by and talk to us. Page 2 • The Battalion City &: Nation Tuesday • January 23, news BRIEFS Professors examine DNA chains linked to diseases First Lady to answer Whitewater questions WASHINGTON (AP) — Put on the defensive by Whitewater disclo sures, Hillary Rodham Clinton of fered Monday to supply written an swers to questions from the Senate Whitewater Committee. "Mrs. Clinton has responded" to the committee's written questions in the past and "she is certainly willing to do so again in an effort to bring your inquiry to a conclusion," David Kendall, the Clintons' White- water lawyer, said in a letter to Sen. Alfonse D'Amato. In reply, D'Amato said the panel "looks forward to hearing Clinton's responses," but only after investiga tors gather more evidence. They want electronic mail generated at the White House on Whitewater, for example, and documents on Clin ton's work for the savings and loan owned by her Whitewater partner. □ A research team is looking for the genetic cause of myotonic dystrophy and fragile-X syndrome. By Eleanor Colvin The Battalion seems individual to humans only, and we wantto know why. “We hope by understanding the cause we design strategies to prevent its occurrence.” Sinden said the research partnership will in crease resources and positively influence results, 'Roe' speaks at antiabortion rally DALLAS (AP) — Several hundred abortion opponents gathered in a drizzly mist here Monday to observe the 23rd anniversary of the land mark Supreme Court decision on abortion and to forgive the woman who made it all possible. Umbrellas and posters dotted the crowd during the two-hour rally at City Hall that ended with a poem read by Norma McCorvey, the "Jane Roe" of the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision. McCorvey, who now volun teers for Operation Rescue in Dal las, stunned the abortion rights movement by announcing last year that she opposed abortion in certain instances. Two Texas A&M professors are conducting DNA research that could lead to the prevention of certain hereditary human diseases. Dr. Robert Wells, director of the Center for Genome Research at the Texas A&M Institute of Biosciences and Technology in Houston, and Dr. Richard Sinden, an associate biochemistry/bio physics professor, are part of a research team that received a $2.6 million grant last semester to study DNA disorders that influence mental retardation. The A&M professors will work with re searchers from Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Center at Galve ston on the five-year DNA project funded by the National Institute of Health. The researchers are looking for the genetic cause of unstable DNA chains linked to at least 12 diseases. The team will attempt to pre vent the genetic passage of these chains, since the dis eases they cause worsen as they are passed from one generation to the next. DNA chains are composed of three- base sequences. Continuous repetition of certain base patterns is abnormal and results in dis eases such as myotonic dystro phy, Huntington’s disease and fragile-X syndrome, the second lead ing cause of Down’s syndrome. All of these diseases are hereditary, and most are characterized by mental retar dation and loss of muscle control. “These DNA strands are a type of mutation that had never been seen before 1991,” Sinden said. “It "These DNA strands are a type of mutation that had never been seen before 1991 — Dr. Richard Shin associate biochemistry! biophysicsproftm “As a group, we can address issues better thai individuals could,” he said. “The DNA expertise that our (A&M) labs have can be better utilized with access to facilities at Baylor and the media center,” Sinden said. Wells, the research team leader, said in an A® ciation of Former Students newsletter that themor ey awarded for this project was invested wisely. “The researchers are focusing on critical issues pertaining to devastating neuromuscular andneu rodegenerative diseases,” he said. Dr. David Nelson, an associate professor of mole cular and human genetics at Baylor Collegee: Medicine, studies the causes of DNA instabili ty, particularly fragile-X syndrome. Understanding the basis of thes disorders is important for the entire field of genetics,” Nelson said, ‘fve worked with fragile-X since 1989. It was the first of thesi diseases to be identified and occurs frequently.’ Nelson said his goals go beyond finding cures; he hopes to generate further ques tions and research topics. "I would love to use this research constructively to find a drug to stop the passage of genetic diseases,”he said. "However, I think in terms of evoh tionary parameters. What are some of the other consequences affecting humans and higher primates?” Dr. Robert E. Kotch Family Practitioner Announces the relocating of his office effective January 2, 1996 to Park Place Plaza (Former Winn Dixie Shopping Center) 2501 Tx. Ave. S., Suite C-107 College Station, TX 77840 No Appointment Necessary Hours 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday 409-696-2005 4.0 & GO Tutoring 700 E. University Dr., suite #108 Located on the Centerpole Bus route For ticket information, call 846- TUTOR Wednesday Jan-24-96 Thursday Jan-25-96 8pm - 10pm BANA 303 CHs 1-3 BANA 303 CHs 3-4 Do You Have Trouble Falling Asleep? Dr. Steven Strawn is seeking volunteers for a 6 week research study of an investigational medication. You must be between 18 & 65 years of age and usually take at least 30 minutes to fall asleep. I Those who qualify and complete the study will be paid $100. For more information call: 846-2050 The £ Tuesda January 2 Season passes now available!! 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