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Stem Cell :: Reprogrammed fibroblasts identical to embryonic stem cells

Embryonic stem cells are unique because they can develop into virtually any kind of tissue type, an attribute called pluripotency. Somatic cell nuclear transfer (?therapeutic cloning?) offers the hope of one day creating customized embryonic stem cells with a patient?s own DNA. Here, an individual?s DNA would be placed into an egg, resulting in a blastocyst that houses a supply of stem cells. But to access these cells, researchers must destroy a viable embryo.

Osteoporosis :: Rigorous exercise, extreme dieting can predispose females to osteoporosis

Women who follow strict exercise and diet regimens may harm their body?s ability to form new bone, which can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Researchers recommend that the more women exercise, the more they need to eat to stay healthy.

Malaria :: Largest synthetic gene ever built offers insights into anti-malarial drug resistance

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center say they are moving closer to understanding why the most lethal form of human malaria has become resistant to drug treatment in the past three decades.

Melanoma :: Protein may be linked to melanoma recurrence

Higher levels of a protein called S-100 in patients with melanoma may correlate with a higher risk of having the disease return, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), who presented their findings today at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.

Bird Flu :: Veterinarians at increased risk of avian influenza virus infection

Veterinarians who work with birds are at increased risk for infection with avian influenza virus and should be among those with priority access to pandemic influenza vaccines and antivirals, according to a study conducted by researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Parenting :: Why kids need learning opportunities during the summer

As the school year ends, parents should provide high-quality learning opportunities for children during the summer months.

Cancer :: New class of nontoxic cancer treatments

A new class of compounds developed by two University of Kentucky researchers shows promise as a nontoxic treatment of some cancers previously treated with toxic chemotherapy, the researchers report today.

Baby :: Babies able to tell through visual cues

Infants are able to comprehend when a different language is spoken by watching the shapes and rhythm of the speaker’s mouth and face movements, revealed by researchers.

NHS :: Training for the NHS workforce

The Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills today announced arrangements for the management of NHS training budgets by Strategic Health Authorities in England in 2007/8.

Health Plan :: Bringing nursing and medical students together

An innovative project to bring nursing and medical students together for clinical education aims to encourage better communication and team work between the health professions.