Synthetic surfaces: MIT researchers develop a better way to grow stem cells

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[24/08/2010] Human pluripotent stem cells, which can become any other kind of body cell, hold great potential to treat a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.  Synthetic surfaces: MIT researchers develop a better way to grow stem cells - read more

Nanoparticles: Predicting How Nanoparticles Will React In the Human Body

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[17/08/2010] Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method for predicting the ways nanoparticles will interact with biological systems – including the human body.  Nanoparticles: Predicting How Nanoparticles Will React In the Human Body - read more

Harmful Bacteria: Wet Breathing System Filters Suspected

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[07/07/2010] Doctors have highlighted potential problems with the breathing system filters used in anaesthesia, including intensive care units, after demonstrating that they don’t provide protection from harmful bacteria and yeast when they become wet. Harmful Bacteria: Wet Breathing System Filters Suspected - read more

Microscopy: Scientists Create 3-D Models of Whole Mouse Organs

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[29/06/2010] Yale University engineers have for the first time created 3D models of whole intact mouse organs, a feat they accomplished using fluorescence microscopy.  Microscopy: Scientists Create 3-D Models of Whole Mouse Organs - read more