Sunday, August 29, 2010

"Science, it's what for dinner." (Hannibal Lecter)

Liver cells created from patients' skin cells (August 28, 2010) -- By creating diseased liver cells from a small sample of human skin, scientists have now shown that stem cells can be used to model a diverse range of inherited disorders. The researchers' findings will hopefully lead to new treatments for those suffering from liver diseases. ... > full story

Had to read the abstract twice, since:
a) Didn't think anyone would want to create a diseased liver cell
b) Didn't know how useful such would be.

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Frish

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