Jennifer Sargent

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Boy's Bone Marrow Transplant May Have Cured His Peanut Allergy

By Jennifer Sargent published

A 10-year-old boy with leukemia underwent a bone-marrow transplant, and after the procedure, doctors discovered that he was cured of his peanut allergy, they reported today.

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Hurricane Sandy Brought Surge in Carbon Monoxide Poisonings

By Jennifer Sargent published

A school of yellow fish swim closely together.

Why Fish Don't Need to Be 'Schooled' in Swimming

By Jennifer Sargent published

Exactly how fish swim in schools has been a mystery -- very precise movements and coordination are required. A new study suggests that schooling behavior is genetic, rather than learned.

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