X-Message-Number: 27113
From: Kennita Watson <>
Subject: Longhaired mice show stem cells at work
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 00:24:30 -0700

Behind method for activating adult stem cells, a shaggy-mouse story

http://news-service.stanford.edu/news/2005/august24/mice-082405.html
"In an experiment that transformed shorthaired mice into shaggy  
critters, Stanford researchers have discovered a technique to switch  
on certain adult stem cells at will. Their new method, published in  
the August 18 issue of Nature, could open the door to using stem  
cells to treat a host of tissue-related diseases and conditions,  
including cancer. ..."

The mind reels at the possibilities.

Live long and prosper,
Kennita
--
Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery;
none but ourselves can free our minds.
           -- Bob Marley, "Redemption Song"

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