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Designing Worm Proteins

By | August 15, 2011

For the first time, researchers have engineered a multicellular organism that incorporates a synthetic amino acid into its proteins.

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The Virtual Physiological Rat

By | August 12, 2011

The NIH awards $13 million to create a computer model of a lab rat.

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First Female NIH Director Dies

By | August 10, 2011

A prolific cardiac research scientist, Bernadine Healy revolutionized the study and treatment of disease in women.

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Republicans To Cut Stem Cell Funding?

By | August 9, 2011

Most of the GOP presidential candidates would limit federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.

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A Universal Flu Vaccine?

By | July 28, 2011

An antibody that binds 16 different flu viruses offers hope for the long-sought universal vaccine.

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Regulating the Humanized

By | July 25, 2011

A UK panel puts forth guidelines for research that use experimental animals harboring human cells and tissues.

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Cancer is Greater Threat to the Tall

By | July 21, 2011

Research suggests that tall women have a greater risk of developing a wide range of cancers.

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Stem Cell Approvals Are Up

By | July 18, 2011

The number of human embryonic stem cells approved for federal funding continues to grow.

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Zinc Fingers Bear Fruit

By | July 18, 2011

A method for precise gene editing is able to change disease-causing point mutations in human stem cell DNA.

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Most Wanted Toad Found

By | July 15, 2011

A colorful toad that has been missing for 87 years is discovered in Malaysia.

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