UCSF scientists are attempting to use controversial cloning techniques to generate human embryonic stem cell lines. At least half a dozen other groups in the United States and abroad also are getting involved in such work, signaling a renewed global push to achieve what experimenters in South Korea falsely claimed to have done last year….
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HOSPITALS WITH LONG TRADITIONS OF EXCELLENCE HAVE DEMONSTRATED ABUNDANTLY THAT RESEARCH ENHANCES THE VITALITY OF TEACHING; TEACHING LIFTS THE STANDARDS OF SERVICE; AND SERVICE OPENS NEW AVENUES OF INVESTIGATION.
The vein viewer
Great Gadget! For those hard to find veins. Every pediatric clinic and hospital should have one of this. The VeinViewer™ Imaging System utilizes near infrared light and patented technologies to illuminate subcutaneous vasculature by imaging their location on the surface of the skin. Hailed by TIME Magazine as one of the year’s “Coolest Inventions”. It…
Timeline of Stem Cell Debate @ NPR News
Read timeline via NPR.org here. The first embryonic stem cells were isolated in mice in 1981. But it wasn’t until 1998 that researchers managed to derive stem cells from human embryos. That kicked into full gear an ethical debate that continues to this day. Here’s a look at key moments in the controversy so far:…
My Father’s speech @ St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy
An inspiring speech from my Dad at his school in Wisconsin. It all started with this letter. Victor E. Treviño – St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy January 29th, 2006 Old Boy Victor Treviño S’58 is a St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy Distinguished Counselor, recipient of the Honored Old Boy of the Year Award, the Academy’s…
Miles for Miracles letter
Less than 1% of the world population have finished a marathon.
Mark Porter, a cancer survivor and first time marathon runner finished the Boston Marathon last Monday. He also raised money for Children’s Hospital Boston and he’s still raising money for Children’s Hospital Boston. THANK YOU MARK!
Charity runners take on others’ uphill battles @ The Boston Globe
Charity runners take on others’ uphill battles By Peter Schworm, Globe Staff | April 16, 2006 In the Boston Marathon tomorrow, many runners will strive to set a personal best time. Others among the approximately 20,000 will set out simply to conquer the distance. And some 1,200 will endure the grueling 26.2 miles for a…
Happy Easter!
Pope Benedict XVI holds the cross as he leads the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) Good Friday service at Rome’s ancient Colosseum April 14, 2006. This taken from: OFFICE FOR THE LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF . WAY OF THE CROSS AT THE COLOSSEUM LED BY THE HOLY FATHER POPE BENEDICT XVI…
Opapa lives IMMUNE
LMM Live Immune, originally uploaded by LIVEIMMUNE andy.org.mx.