Stem cells turned into internal organ cells
US scientists have managed for the first time to artificially turn human embryonic stem cells into cells that become internal organs. They actually captured a recreating biological trigger that turns stem cells into different tissues. Researchers have managed to manipulate embryonic stem cells into...
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Women now turn to chemist for the morning after pill
While the US is still waiting for the approval from the FDA, in Britain the number of women getting over-the-counter morning after pills has nearly doubled in a year. This form of emergency contraception was made available without prescription, in January 2001. The proportion now buying the drugs...
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Chiron Corporation gets $62.5 million avian flu contract
Although a small number of avian flu cases have been diagnosed in humans, health experts fear that the virus may mutate and easily spread from person to person. If this happens, the virus may trigger a pandemic that could kill millions of people worldwide. Chiron Corporation, whose plant was...
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Genetic map shows route to personal drugs
An international team of 200 scientists mapped the entire genome of 269 people, and identified tiny differences in key areas of DNA. The HapMAp is a map of the most common differences in the human genome, which could lead to personalised treatments for diseases. Humans are genetically 99.9%...
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Wives make more money than husbands
The researchers had noticed years ago that some women were earning more money than their husbands. They thought that the phenomenon was a seasonal and a temporary one. However, it turned out that the phenomenon was more permanent. It was found that about 60 % of the time, as many as 20 % of wives...
Mick
MRI Shows Emotional Changes during Menstrual Cycle
A new study shows that women use their brains differently at different times of the month. Using MRI for brain scans, scientists have revealed that mental processes can change across the menstrual cycle. The research involved 12 women who were supposed to read words with negative, neutral or...
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Ginseng keeps off colds
A new Canadian study showed that taking the herbal remedy ginseng reduced the risks of developing a cold and the severity of a cold. Ginseng, a native to eastern Asia and North America, has long been associated with keeping colds off but studies have never been able to establish a link. In the...
Mark
FAT CHANCE OF A JOB
It is a tough world and this new study proves it. The poll of 2,000 personnel officers showed that 93% of bosses prefer to hire thin workers. Over 90% of bosses believe that obesity affects productivity and that overweight people lack self-discipline. This is why they would rather choose a slim...
Mark
Your asthmatic cat may be allergic to you
Who would ever think that we and our life style could trigger asthma attacks in cats? Cigarette smoke, dusty houses, human dandruff, pollen and certain types of cat litters has been shown to create inflammation in cats' airways and worsen asthma. Feline asthma is a common disease, with around...
Weight-loss surgery: 4% die in a year
New studies are showing just how popular and risky weight-loss surgeries are. Today’s life style influences increase in obesity and therefore an increase in weight-loss surgeries as well. In the last seven years, the number of stomach-reduction surgeries has increased tenfold. What is worrying is...
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