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The Secret of the Itch

Researchers identify key molecule in our desire to scratch

Thu 23 May 13 from Science Now

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Double vision

Scientists must ensure that they take the lead in the ethical debate surrounding the therapeutic use of stem cells derived from human clones.

Tue 21 May 13 from Nature News

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Mislabeled Images Bedevil Landmark Cloning Paper

Author Shoukhrat Mitalopov wishes "we had that software" to check figures

Thu 23 May 13 from Science Now

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Scavenger cells help limbs to regrow

LIMB REGROWTH: A scavenging immune system cell that helps limbs regrow in salamanders brings hope that humans will one day be able to mimic the animal's amazing regenerative powers, say Australian ...

Mon 20 May 13 from ABC Science

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Reducing caloric intake delays nerve cell loss

Activating an enzyme known to play a role in the anti-aging benefits of calorie restriction delays the loss of brain cells and preserves cognitive function in mice, according to a study published ...

Tue 21 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Economic incentives increase blood donation without negative consequences

Can economic incentives such as gift cards, T-shirts, and time off from work motivate members of the public to increase their donations of blood?

Thu 23 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Scientists develop worm EEG to test the effects of drugs

Scientists from the University of Southampton have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs.

Wed 22 May 13 from Phys.org

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Going live: Immune cell activation in multiple sclerosis

Biological processes are generally based on events at the molecular and cellular level. To understand what happens in the course of infections, diseases or normal bodily functions, scientists ...

7 hours ago from Medical Xpress

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Immune protein could stop diabetes in its tracks

Melbourne researchers have identified an immune protein that has the potential to stop or reverse the development of type 1 diabetes in its early stages, before insulin-producing cells have ...

Mon 20 May 13 from Medical Xpress

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Keeping stem cells strong: Biologists show that an RNA molecule protects stem cells during inflammation

When infections occur in the body, stem cells in the blood often jump into action by multiplying and differentiating into mature immune cells that can fight off illness. But repeated infections ...

Tue 21 May 13 from Phys.org

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