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Groundbreaking Trial at the Mayo Clinic
June 12, 2013 1:53 PM by Michael Jones
In a ground-breaking trial for researchers and physicians at the Mayo Clinic, stem cells will be put to use in their first clinical trial on patients with a rare early-childhood heart disease. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a defect characterized Read More...
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The Data Pool
June 5, 2013 3:16 PM by Michael Jones
As genetic sequencing continues to become less expensive, more people are considering taking a closer look at their genes. The prospect of a deepening data pool has left researchers looking for different, more universal methods of information sharing. Read More...
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Medicine Goes Mobile
May 31, 2013 12:21 PM by Michael Jones
Smartphones are amazing pieces of technology. Not only can we organize our calendars, surf the internet, listen to music, play scrabble and communicate with our friends and family using any number of social networking platforms -- let alone the actual Read More...
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Strides in Stem Cell Survival
May 29, 2013 11:13 AM by Michael Jones
Recent research conducted in the treatment of blood diseases and cancers showed a marked improvement in survival rates for patients after receiving stem cell transplants. A Newswise article chronicled the study from the Center for international Blood Read More...
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Internal War Zone
May 22, 2013 3:59 PM by Michael Jones
The more we learn about our own bodies, the more it seems like there’s just an endless war going on in there. Scientists have long since known about helpful bacteria inside of our bodies that help prevent infections, but an article from Medical News Today Read More...
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Knowing
May 8, 2013 11:51 AM by Michael Jones
ADVANCE Discourse: Lab Knowing Let’s forget about money for a second. I know that can be difficult – what, with all of those pesky adult responsibilities and everything, but bare with me. If money wasn’t an object, and your physician wanted to order a Read More...
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Feelings and Brain Scans
April 24, 2013 12:41 PM by Michael Jones
During a hospital visit, a doctor will often ask about pain, but how can it be better calculated beyond just words? A story from NPR followed researchers led by Tor Wager, PhD, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience from the University of Read More...
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Stem Cells and ALS
April 17, 2013 6:31 PM by Michael Jones
Most of us know amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by its other name, Lou Gehrig’s disease. After a recent preliminary trial at Emory University yielded positive results, a phase II trial has been approved by the FDA. An article from Newswise described Read More...
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Of Mice and Rats
April 12, 2013 4:16 PM by Michael Jones
I’ve discussed the introduction of human genes into test mice before , but apparently rats are showing much more promise in Alzheimer’s research. A recent article from NPR discussed the need for a better model for humans in the study and, potentially, Read More...
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Univercell Builder
April 5, 2013 4:46 PM by Michael Jones
The introduction of new drugs that combat disease and infection at the genetic level has been a landmark breakthrough, both for laboratory science as well as for patient treatment plans. Cell-based therapeutics, on the other hand, stand to become influential Read More...
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"Bedless Hospitals"
April 3, 2013 1:10 PM by Michael Jones
The introduction of two new hospital facilities in the US marks the beginning of a shift in the healthcare industry. According to a recent news release from Dark Daily, a nationwide change from inpatient- to outpatient-based treatment approaches has resulted Read More...
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In the Genes
March 27, 2013 4:41 PM by Michael Jones
The ethical implications of genetic sequencing are really only just beginning to be fully realized, and these questions continue to contribute to the growing debate over information provided by the human genome. A recent story from NPR chronicled Henrietta Read More...
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The Fine Print
March 20, 2013 4:43 PM by Michael Jones
I remember when the Body Worlds Exhibit came to my local museum. I couldn’t believe it -- those were real people. My dad laughed when I told him about it and said, “That’s why you really have to read the fine print when you sign up to be an organ donor.” Read More...
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T-cells, Bee Cells
March 13, 2013 4:17 PM by Michael Jones
It seems like bees have been all over the news lately. Even if a story isn’t directly about them, it somehow seems to find a way to relate. A recent story from Newswise cited the similarities between honey bees and human T-cells, which have apparently Read More...
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Barefoot Blues
March 6, 2013 5:05 PM by Michael Jones
Whether working at the bench or on the floor, clinical laboratorians tend to be on their feet a lot. Recently, there’s been a fad going around supporting minimalist sneakers -- you’ve probably seen a pair. They’re the ones that have places for your toes Read More...
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