Stem cells from hair follicles may help 'grow' new blood vessels

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Mar 29, 2008 | 4.8 / 5 (14) | 0

For a rich source of stem cells to be engineered into new blood vessels or skin tissue, clinicians may one day look no further than the hair on their patients’ heads, according to new research published earlier this month ...

Scientists identify a mechanism that helps fruit flies lock-in memories

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Mar 29, 2008 | 4.8 / 5 (4) | 0

Synapses are the tiny gaps across which information crosses between nerve cells. Changes in the strength of synaptic connections, called plasticity, play a vital role in both memory formation and learning, and help determine ...