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Gene Therapy May Hold Back Alzheimer's

The first attempt at gene therapy for Alzheimer’s patients appeared to significantly delay worsening of the disease in a few people who have tested it so far, scientists reported Sunday. Far more research is needed to see if the experimental treatment, which requires a form of brain surgery, really helps. …

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Fast Facts: Monaco Royal Family

The three children of Monaco’s Prince Rainier III (search) and the late Princess Grace (search): ——— PRINCE ALBERT, 47 Now known as Prince Albert II, Monaco’s heir to the throne is the only son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, killed in a car crash in 1982. Shy and …

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LaBranche Forecasts Disappointing Results

NEW YORK – LaBranche & Co. (LAB), the New York Stock Exchange’s (search) largest market maker, on Friday said it expects first-quarter profit to fall short of analysts’ forecasts because of weak market conditions and higher program trading (search), sending its shares down as much as 12.3 percent. New York-based …

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