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Researchers Engineer Adult Stem Cells That Do Not AgeBuffalo NY (SPX) Oct 08, 2010 Biomedical researchers at the University at Buffalo have engineered adult stem cells that scientists can grow continuously in culture, a discovery that could speed development of cost-effective treatments for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, immune disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. UB scientists created the new cell lines - named "MSC Universal" - by genetically altering mesenchymal stem cells, which are found in bone marrow and can differentiate into cell types including bone, ... read more |
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Saranac Lake NY (SPX) Sep 23, 2010Given the many pressing concerns of the day, fear of plague probably isn't what causes most Americans to lose sleep. But for those whose responsibility it is to combat bioterrorism, plague is among the highest priorities. Those charged with that mission include scientists like medical researcher Steve Smiley, whose lab at the Trudeau Institute is working to develop a vaccine that will prot ... more  
Paris, France (ESA) Sep 23, 2010'Is there a doctor on the plane?' Piping this request over aircraft speakers is the traditional response to a potential onboard medical emergency. But now the availability of expert medical advice can be guaranteed every time. Etihad Airways, national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is the latest airline to install the ESA-derived Tempus IC telemedicine system on its long-haul flights ... more  
West Lafayette, Ind. (UPI) Sep 20, 2010 Identifying the "glue" oysters use to stick together to form large reefs could provide advances for fisheries, boating and in medicine, U.S. researchers say. Researchers at Purdue University say they've uncovered the chemical components of the oysters' adhesive, which could help those trying to boost dwindling oyster populations, lead to creation of materials to keep boat hulls clean wi ... more |
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Shortage of medical isotopes a concernBoston (UPI) Sep 8, 2010 A global shortage of radioactive isotopes used in medical scans and treatments could jeopardize patient care and drive up healthcare costs, scientists say. The warning was delivered in a symposium at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston, a society release said. "Although the public may not be fully aware, we are in the midst of a global shortage of medical and other isotopes," Robert Atcher, director off the National Isotope Development Center at the Los Alamos N ... read more |
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