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Study establishes critical roles for cancer-causing Myc gene in stem cell biology News-Medical-Net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:12 AM PDT Stem cells might be thought of as trunks in the tree of life. All multi-cellular organisms have them, and they can turn into a dazzling variety other cells-kidney, brain, heart or skin, for example. One class, pluripotent stem cells, has the capacity to turn into virtually any cell type in the body, making them a focal point in the development of cell therapies, the conquering of age-old ... Researchers identify how bone-marrow stem cells hold their 'breath' in low-oxygen environments PhysOrg Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:02 AM PDT UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified unique metabolic properties that allow a specific type of stem cell in the body to survive and replicate in low-oxygen environments. BARDA awards contract to develop treatment for ionizing radiation exposure News-Medical-Net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:57 AM PDT The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) today awarded a $153 million contract to Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. of San Carlos, Calif., to continue developing a new way to treat an illness caused by exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation which can damage the body's cells - the type of radiation that would come from a ... Brutal video aimed at saving lives in construction zones Vancouver Sun Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:11 AM PDT The video is brutal: a young woman lying unconscious, face badly bruised, arms covered in dressings, tubes into her mouth, neck and body immobilized, her hospital bed surrounded by all the equipment and monitors that say what you are viewing is a matter of life and death. Nurses reach settlement with hospital Berkshire Eagle Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:06 AM PDT Thursday September 2, 2010 By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers Story Body: By Jennifer Huberdeau, New England Newspapers NORTH Friday Feature: Student returns to CMU months after brain surgery Central Michigan Life Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00 AM PDT Madison Mabin started March 23 like any other day: Class, lunch with her roommates and a night full of studying for midterms. Then as the Rockford freshman looked through flashcards around 3 a.m. in her room in Emmons Hall, the left side of her body instantly became numb. Within days, she was diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, a brain abnormality, forcing her into surgery and to take an ... Pair sought in connection with body found in Fremont Oakland Tribune Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:30 AM PDT Two suspects reportedly were involved in a botched Hayward drug deal. Research finds role of hormone-secreting fat cells in certain diseases News-Medical-Net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:27 AM PDT Scientists are reporting new evidence that the fat tissue in those spare tires and lower belly pooches far from being a dormant storage depot for surplus calories is an active organ that sends chemical signals to other parts of the body, perhaps increasing the risk of heart attacks, cancer, and other diseases. Seminars teach various health topics Elbert County News Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:49 PM PDT The ongoing Parker Adventist Hospital Body of Knowledge seminars is beginning a series of seminars. Baby dies after body flushed with alcohol Herald Sun Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:20 PM PDT A BABY boy has reportedly died in an Ohio hospital after medics flushed his system with alcohol instead of saline solution during surgery.

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