Scientists Discover Gene That Controls Stem Cells In Central Nervous System
Scientists at the Medical Research Council (MRC) have discovered that a gene called Sox9 plays a critical role in how stem cells behave and is crucial in the development of the central nervous system. These results could potentially help researchers manipulate stem cells in the brain and develop new regenerative treatments for stroke, Alzheimer’s disease [...]
Today's Opinions: Coloradans' Insurance Concerns, Contraception And New York's Medicaid Burden
Health Reform Helps Coloradans The Denver Post For years, Coloradans have lived with uncertainty about their health insurance: lifetime caps, recisions, coverage for life-saving screenings… Source:Today's Opinions: Coloradans' Insurance Concerns, Contraception And New York's Medicaid Burden
Neuralstem Stem Cells Survive And Differentiate Into Neurons In Rats With Stroke
Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that its spinal cord stem cells survived in rat brains affected by stroke and differentiated predominantly into neurons. The transplanted animals showed significant improvement in some motor skill and strength measurements… Source:Neuralstem Stem Cells Survive And Differentiate Into Neurons In Rats With Stroke
Emerging Infectious Diseases Pose Current And Future Challenges
Newly recognized disease-causing viruses, bacteria, and other infections are continually emerging around the world, posing difficult challenges for patient diagnosis and treatment and for public health responses… Source:Emerging Infectious Diseases Pose Current And Future Challenges
Today's Opinions: Repeal, Constitutionality And The Cost Curve
GOP ‘Repeal And Replace’ Strategy Lacks Merit Kaiser Health News And it will add hundreds of billions of dollars to the federal debt. No, I am not talking about the health care reform law. I’m talking about the Republican proposals to repeal it (Jonathan Cohn, 9/16)… Source:Today's Opinions: Repeal, Constitutionality And The Cost Curve
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