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1. Brain cell creation may lead to Alzheimer's and autism cures
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... embryonic stem cells. However, since embryonic research has drawn ethical concerns scientists say it has led to limited availability of funding and materials. Dr. Rick Livesey of the Gurdon Institute ...

2. Okla. Sen. Ralph Shortey wants to ban fetuses in food...while there are none
(U.S./Nation)

... of Oklahoma use embryonic stem cells to develop artificial flavors. Meanwhile, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman told the AP that it has no knowledge that fetuses have been used in such ...

3. Biological breakthrough: Princeton scientists find new mechanism to regulate embryonic development
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

BY HILARY PARKER A Princeton University-led research team has discovered that protein competition over an important enzyme provides a mechanism to integrate different signals that direct early embryonic ...

4. Obama’s first year was a success despite the common wisdom of the Right Wing
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the stimulus package worked. Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay act — Equal pay for equal work. In March the ban on Embryonic Stem Cell research was lifted after 8 years. The House passed climate change legislation ...

5. Researchers Discover Placenta could be new source of stem cells
(Health/Healthquest)

... that can lead to rejection. Kuypers says placental stem cells have a number of other advantages. "These cells, they are absolutely not controversial in contrast to embryonic stem cells because these ...