Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Science news take two

They are growing livers...using stem cells from Umbilical cords...calling Mr. Fox...calling Mr. Fox...
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The next time you call someone a Neanderthal, you might be right LINK

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South in hot water over cleaner air....clean air increases global warming....want to stop global warming? Bring back smog...

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When people say there are all these left over embryos in fertility clincs that aren't any good, so why not use them for stem cells, the answer is: EmmaLynn doesn't agree. LINK

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Oxfam CEO discusses how modern technology helps improve relief work...a "MEGO" subject unless one has been there

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And finally: Article of the day

Transcriptional response to alcohol exposure in Drosophila melanogaster

"...Although addiction to alcohol has not been demonstrated in Drosophila, flies show responses to alcohol exposure that resemble human intoxication, including hyperactivity, loss of postural control, sedation, and exposure-dependent development of tolerance..."

Getting fruit flies drunk: Your tax dollars at work...

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