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Stem Cell Treatments for Paralysis

Can stem cells treat paralysis? Get the scoop on stem cell treatments for spinal cord injuries.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Mar 20, 2009 to
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The Cutting Edge of Stem Cell Research

Find out the latest advances in stem cell research. Stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease, bone injuries, and the side effects of cancer treatment are on the horizon.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Mar 20, 2009 to
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What are Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells?

Induced pluripotent stem cells are stem cells with all of the potential but none of the drawbacks of embryonic stem cells. Learn how they are produced and what their drawbacks are.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Mar 18, 2009 to
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Barriers to Embryonic Stem Cell Treatments

Embryonic stem cell treatments are entering human clinical trials. In general, there are some barriers to the use of embryonic stem cell treatments. Learn the problems faced by researchers hoping to find embryonic stem cell therapies.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Mar 18, 2009 to
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A Career in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is a fascinating field focusing on the development of medical equipment and prostheses, and the use of these items in a medical setting.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Mar 12, 2009 to
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A Career in Bioinformatics

What’s involved in a career in bioinformatics? Learn more about bioinformatics careers here.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Mar 12, 2009 to
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Cloning and Stem Cells

Why use cloning in stem cell research? Find out why some researchers want to clone human beings to aid human embryonic stem cell research.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Feb 26, 2009 to
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Skin Cancer Drugs

Learn more about some of the variety of skin cancer drugs that may be used to treat pre-cancerous lesions, basal and squamous cell cancers, malignant melanoma, and other cancers on the skin.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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The Importance of Juvenile Diabetes Treatment

What is the goal of juvenile diabetes treatment? Research has shown that normalizing blood sugar, not just optimizing health, is the most effective way to prevent serious diabetes complications.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts

) on Jan 29, 2009 to
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What’s New in Pancreatic Cancer Research?

Pancreatic cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the United States, not only because it spreads rapidly, but also because it is often diagnosed late. Pancreatic cancer research focuses on screening and prevention as well as treatment.

Published by Emma Lloyd (11,876 pts

) on Jan 29, 2009 to
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