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Genetic map of Europe shows differences between populations Scientists at the Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands have developed a genetic map of Europe that shows the degree of genetic relatedness between populations.While all European populations are genetically quite similar,enough differences exist to make it possible to develop a forensic test that could determine from which European country an individual originates.

Editor’s note: For this edition of 10 questions, The California Aggie spoke with Davis resident Kemble Pope, who created the website “Davis Voice.” Pope is involved with various local environmental organizations, including Climate Action Team, a city-sponsored group that is developing sustainability standards for the city of Davis. He is also on the Open Space and Habitat Commission, which advises the Davis city council on issues such as wildlife habitats and agricultural land conservation.

Being blind doesn’t stop Claire Stanley from pursuing two majors at UC Davis. Although her visual impairment may present many obstacles, Stanley is now better able to maneuver around them with a furry friend by her side.

SATURDAY CPR course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 120 Court St., Woodland This course will offer information on CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants. Additionally, general information on emergency response will be covered. Register at www.yc-arc.org or by calling 662-4669. Cost is $47 per person.

Getting intoveterinarian school is no easy task. Last year,1,178students competed for131seats in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

I have to admit that I was a little skeptical of a restaurant that was in Davis Manor Center,the samestrip mall that also includes the classy institution that is the Dollar Tree.

There may be something stealing your vision. But no matter how hard you look, you won’t be able to find the culprit. These vision thieves take your sight without any signs that are visible to the naked eye.

FRIDAY Friends of the Davis Public Library book sale Noon to 7 p.m. Davis Public Library, 314 East 14th St. Books will be sold for between 25 cents and $2, and DVDs, CDs and tapes will cost $1. The library has received a number of World War II, art and opera book donations, so look for these at the sale! The sale will also occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

To our readers: The California Aggie has traditionally printed twice a week over thesummer months,on Monday and Thursday.That tradition has continuedthis summer.Due to budget concerns,however,The Aggie will beprinting only Thursdays duringsummersessionII.Although theprint edition of the newspaper will only be available one day a weekduring this period,The Aggie will continue to update its onlineedition two days a week.You can visit The Aggie online atcaliforniaaggie.com.

Editor’snote:This week for10questions TheCaliforniaAggie grilled UC Davis professor Elizabeth Applegate about what it’s like to be a nutritionist.Dr.Applegate has adoctoratein nutrition from UC Davis,has appeared on CNN and ESPN as a nutrition expert,has served as a team nutritionist for both theOakland Raiders and theGoldenState Warriors and teaches the popular Nutrition10class on campus.

High consumption of fish in Japanese diet may prevent clogged arteries Traditional seafood-rich Japanese diets may be the key to reducing risk of heart disease, according to Dr. Akira Sekikawa, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, and his team of researchers.

Editor’s note: For this edition of 10 questions, The California Aggie spoke with Matt Rexroad, a Yolo County supervisor who lives in Woodland. Prior to his current position, Rexroad served as mayor of Woodland, an attorney and a U.S. marine serving in Iraq.