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Science News for December 21, 1996


New Study: Evangelicals Most Active Christian Group Politically, Socially

A new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveals that Evangelicals are the most active Christian group in donating money to candidates and demonstrating for their beliefs. They feel threatened by current trends in US culture and strongly identify with Republican values.

SourceUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill·DateDec 21, 1996

Large-Scale Screening For Childhood Cancer

A large-scale study found that infant screening for neuroblastoma fails to detect the most severe form of the disease in nearly 500,000 Canadian infants. The researchers conclude that some cases of neuroblastoma detected by screening may resolve spontaneously or fail to progress.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·DateDec 21, 1996