Science Daily — Hopkins researchers have identified a backup supply of stem cells that can repair the most severe damage to the nerves responsible for our sense of smell. These reservists normally lie around and do nothing, but when neighboring cells die, the scientists say, the stem cells jump into action. Isn’t that fantastic? God is such an amazing architecht! … Read More
Girls Rule, Boys Drool
We all know that’s true, but now we have scientific proof – when it comes to stem cells anyway. Science Daily — Female stem cells derived from muscle have a greater ability to regenerate skeletal muscle tissue than male cells, according to a study at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. This finding could have a major impact on the … Read More
Have Your Cake, and Eat it Too!
Carrying a little excess weight? Fret not. It may be a blessing in disguise. Science Daily — Expanding waistlines, unsightly bulges: people will gladly remove excess body fat to improve their looks. But unwanted fat also contains stem cells with the potential to repair defects and heal injuries in the body. A team led by Philippe Collas at the University … Read More
Proof of the Existence of a Higher Power
I just find this kind of thing amazing. It really is awesome to learn about the complex make-up of the human person (even of animals), and how the body works to regenerate and repair itself. It is unthinkable that something as complex and structured as the human body could have come about purely by chance. This story from Reuters shows … Read More
The Good News Just Keeps on Comin’
Science Daily — Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists have found a set of “master switches” that keep adult blood-forming stem cells in their primitive state. Unlocking the switches’ code may one day enable scientists to grow new blood cells for transplant into patients with cancer and other bone marrow disorders.
Few Things Worth Reading
I found this an interesting article: For all the fuss, stem cell study rare in Missouri, highlighting the fact that the stem cell research that Amendment 2 is so apt to protect as a constitutional right isn’t even being done in the state!! And the founders of the Stowers Institute, KC’s big biotech institute, have spent more than $15 million … Read More
This is Just Brilliant
Alright, so I had to comment on this. The University of Missouri is going to start distributing free condoms in the bathrooms of their residence halls. “The condoms will be placed in baskets in all dormitory bathrooms together with wallet-sized educational packets.” And why are they doing this? Because, let’s face it, “People are having sex, and let’s do something … Read More
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