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Turning skin cells into heart muscle cells to repair damaged hearts
Date: May 24th, 2012 Skin cells from heart failure patients have been reprogrammed to transform into healthy, new heart muscle cells that can integrate with existing heart tissue. Technion-Israel Institute of Technology: 23 May 2012
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Artificial leaf’ hits development hurdle
Date: May 24th, 2012 The company founded to commercialize the solar hydrogen device goes back to drawing board. Nature News: 23 May 2012
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Quantum dots appear safe in primates
Date: May 23rd, 2012 A study to gauge the toxicity of quantum dots in primates has found cadmium-selenide quantum dots to be safe over intervals of time ranging from three months to a year. Newswise, University of Buffalo: 21 May 2012 Nature Nanotechnology,… More »
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Gene patents challenged again
Date: May 21st, 2012 A Labor backbencher has brought the gene patent controversy to the fore once again with a private member’s bill to ban patents on genetic material. Australian Life Scientist: 16 May 2012
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Two patients get eye stem cells transplanted to restore sight
Date: May 21st, 2012 Two people have had stem cells transplanted into their eyes as part of a clinical trial to treat corneal blindness BBC: 21 May 2012
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Brain-controlled robotic arm toasts success with a drink
Date: May 17th, 2012 A study on people with tetraplegia has shown participants were able to control a robotic arm and hand over a broad space without any explicit training. The Conversation: 17 May 2012
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International standards for trade in nanotechnology foods?
Date: May 17th, 2012 Nanotechnology-derived food products will become increasingly available to consumers, but the Codex Alimentarius Commission has yet to agree on any agri-nanotechnology standards. Nanowerk Spotlight: 16 May 2012 In Australia Food Standards Australia New Zealand is the government regulator resposible… More »
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Growing bone from embryonic stem cells
Date: May 16th, 2012 Human embryonic stem cells can be used to grow bone tissue grafts for use in research and potential therapeutic application. New York Stem Cell Foundation: 14 May 2012
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Gene therapy slows biological clock
Date: May 16th, 2012 Scientists have extended the lifespan of adult mice by boosting the activity of genes that code for the enzyme, telomerase. Spanish National Cancer Research Centre: 15 May 2012
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Restoring sight with wireless implants
Date: May 15th, 2012 A combination of video goggles and photovoltaic retinal implants could make vision restoration more practicable. Nature News: 13 May 2012
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