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New technique isolates blood-forming stem cells

In a recent publication, Saul Sharkis, a professor of oncology at the Hopkins medical school, has developed a novel method for isolating mouse hematopoietic stem cells (HSC), or blood-forming stem cells.… 1 Comment

Smoke affects lung growth, gene expression

Doctors and scientists have known for years that cigarette smoke has a range of damaging effects on the human body.… 1 Comment

Facial structure can predict promiscuity

An often unspoken fact among dating-aged men and women is the notion that men are naturally more inclined towards one-night-stands and short-term sexual relationships while women prefer a long-term relationship.… Post the First Comment

Distant solar system holds smallest Earth-like planet

Bringing us one step closer to discovering an Earth-like planet in a distant solar system, a team of European scientists recently found the smallest extrasolar planet orbiting a main-sequence star yet.… Post the First Comment

Bioterrorism detection gets a boost

Hospitals are likely to be the first line of defense against a bioterrorism scare if one were ever to occur. 1 Comment

Cancer's effect on immunity is studied

Many disease processes involve the manipulation of the immune system. Post a comment

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