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Stem cell therapy hope for kidney transplant patients
Date: October 11th, 2011 A kidney donor’s stem cells can help suppress the automatic rejection of donated kidneys in transplant patients. BioNews 10 October 2011 Image: Gotham Gazette
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Small is big in drug delivery
Date: October 11th, 2011 A Uni of Melbourne research group’s quest to design nano-particle-based delivery systems for a range of biomedical applications that ultimately will lead to more effective medicines, vaccines, and even tissue regeneration strategies. Australian Life Scientist Feature: July/August 2011 More… More »
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Monkeys use mind control to move a virtual arm and experience touch
Date: October 7th, 2011 A brain implant that allows monkeys to move an avatar’s arm and feel objects in a virtual world has been demonstrated for the first time. The Guardian: 5 October 2011 Image: A brain implant allowed monkeys not only to… More »
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Cloned human embryo makes working stem cells
Date: October 6th, 2011 Scientists have reprogrammed an human egg cell to an embryonic state using cloning technology and created a line of embryonic stem cells from the developing embryo. Nature News: 5 October 2011 ABC The World Today: 6 October 2011 … More »
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Turning waste heat into power
Date: October 5th, 2011 Australian scientists have developed thermoelectric nanomaterials that can turn waste heat into electricity. University of Wollongong: 5 October 2011
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Ethics of revealing bad news DNA to study subjects
Date: October 5th, 2011 Should people be told about any nasty surprises that scientists discover in their DNA during research projects? Scientific American: 4 October 2011
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Secrets of an artifical leaf revealed
Date: October 4th, 2011 Sunlight falling on a catalyst-coated silicon wafer splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Nature News: 29 September 2011
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Energy-storage membrane to boost battery power
Date: October 4th, 2011 A soft, foldable membrane made from organic waste with superior charge-holding capacity could lead to inexpensive batteries for solar and electric car systems National University of Singapore: 30 September 2011
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Epigenetic changes linked to schizophrenia and bipolar
Date: September 30th, 2011 Twin studies have shown that people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have changes in gene activity caused by their environment. New Scientist: 29 September 2011
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Would you eat synthetic meat?
Date: September 30th, 2011 So would you. Our new video explores this question Would it change the way you feel about animals? Would it change our relationship with animals. If you are a vegetarian would you consider this acceptable to eat? It can also… More »
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