In a leap forward in the search for a cause of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have discovered that a pinpoint mutation in a single gene can cause this progressive neurological illness.
Under Article IX of the Articles of Confederation, disputes between the states (which mostly involved the settlement of land claims to the west) were settled in a convoluted manner: Congress would name thirty-nine individuals (three from each state) as potential commissioners to resolve the dispute.
1 A case in which the United States is a party, such as Social Security claims or federal tax violations. 2  A controversy between two states. 3  A case involving foreign governments such as international trade or foreign treaties. 4  All bankruptcy, patent, copyright, Native American, and maritime cases.