Human umbilical cord blood cells may be far more versatile than previous research has indicated. Two independent studies, published by Cell Press in the October 2nd issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, report that they have ...
Biotechnology
Oct 1, 2009
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The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn't yet have a name. Zookeepers aren't even sure if it's a male or female because they haven't been able to get close enough to examine ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 25, 2024
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In the heart of the Ecuadoran Amazon live the Cofan Avie, masters of ayahuasca—the powerful hallucinogenic concoction said to open the door to the "spirit" world.
Other
Feb 24, 2023
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Researchers from the University of Burgos (Spain) have developed a fluorescent polymer that lights up in contact with mercury that may be present in fish. High levels of the metal were detected in samples of swordfish and ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 20, 2017
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There's another reason to rejoice this holiday season: the birth of a wild sea otter at a California aquarium.
Plants & Animals
Dec 22, 2015
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Changes in the breeding of pigs over the last 20 years has led to the size of litters increasing by on average two piglets.
Plants & Animals
Dec 19, 2012
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Horse owners now have the opportunity to collect umbilical cord tissue immediately after a foal is born and save it as a future source of therapeutic stem cells through the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at UC Davis’ ...
Biotechnology
Mar 9, 2011
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