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- Study: Mice brain cells can live much longer than their bodies
Brain cells in mice were shown to be capable of surviving at least twice as long as the mice they were once in, according to a study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The findings are said to have implications for "life extension enthusiasts" -- if "your neurons do not have a fixed lifetime," then perhaps humans can continue to extend their lifespan, says study co-author Lorenzo Magrassi -- as well as for those looking into neuronal transplants that could help with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. LiveScience.com
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 | "Brilliant" ISAAC'S EYE now EXTENDED through 3/10!
The Scientist calls Lucas Hnath's Isaac's Eye "Thoroughly engaging, thought-provoking & very funny." Now extended through March 10th at The Ensemble Studio Theatre. Use code HOOKE for 25% off tickets. "A quirky sendup of fusty historical dramas... Isaac's Eye wins a whole mess of points for originality." - Charles Isherwood, The New York Times |
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- Scientists: Life could be possible on Mars now
As research and exploration continue on Mars and Mars-like surfaces on Earth, some scientists suggest that findings support the theory that microbial life is possible on the planet today. The likelihood that water flows at times on the Red Planet further suggests habitability for some organisms. "We certainly can't rule out the possibility that it's habitable today," said Alfred McEwen of the University of Arizona. Space.com
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- Insects can see "glow" from carnivorous plants, study says
Carnivorous plants emit ultraviolet light that "glows" in the vision of insects and attracts prey, according to a study in Plant Biology. This glow, previously unseen and unknown by humans, "is the most distinct fluorescent emission found in the plant kingdom," said Sabulal Baby, the study's author and a plant biologist at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute in India. National Geographic News/Weird & Wild blog
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- Institute develops renal cells from stem cells
A team at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has turned embryonic stem cells into functioning human kidney cells. The cells have the potential for use in regenerative medicine, drug research and the modeling of illnesses. "In particular, we are interested in applying our technology to develop predictive in vitro drug testing and renal toxicity models as alternatives to animal testing," institute Executive Director Jackie Y. Ying said. Yahoo/Indo-Asian News Service
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- Some movement disorders may be rooted in the brain
People who suffer from little-known movement and muscle disorders commonly referred to as psychogenic diseases showed abnormal brain patterns in a recent study. The cause of these diseases is still unknown, as it has been difficult to detect such differences in brain activity, but the study led by neuroscientist James Rowe of the University of Cambridge used PET scans to find the abnormal brain activity. LiveScience.com
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- Genentech-ImmunoGen breast cancer drug wins FDA approval
Roche Holding unit Genentech and ImmunoGen obtained FDA approval to market Kadcyla, or ado-trastuzumab emtansine, as a treatment for patients who have HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer who don't respond to other treatments. Because of associated mortality, liver and heart risks, the drug will carry a boxed warning. The approval means a $10.5 million milestone fee will be paid to ImmunoGen. Reuters
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