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Mexican Salamander Helps Uncover Mysteries Of Stem Cells And Evolution
Wiltshire, UK (SPX) Jul 14, 2010
Dr Andrew Johnson is speaking at the UK National Stem Cell Network annual conference. He and his team from the University of Nottingham have been using a Mexican aquatic salamander called an axolotl to study the evolution and genetics of stem cells - research that supports the development of regenerative medicine to treat the consequences of disease and injury using stem cell therapies.
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Russia's chief doctor prescribes siesta amid heat wave
Moscow (AFP) July 13, 2010
It may not be Italy but Russians still need a day-time siesta to break up the work day amid the worst heatwave in the country in over 100 years, Russia's chief doctor recommended Tuesday.
"Given the heat, work could be carried out earlier or later while during the hottest hours of the day we can institute a prolonged pause," the head of Russia's health and safety watchdog Gennady Onishchenk ... more
Waterborne infections cost US over 500 million a year: CDC
Washington (AFP) July 14, 2010
Three waterborne diseases account for hospitalizations that cost the US health care system around 539 million dollars a year, the Centers for Disease Control said Wednesday.
The CDC said relatively small expenditures to improve water systems and keep swimming pools clean could dramatically reduce the incidence of the three diseases: Legionnaire's disease, cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis. ... more
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