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Beating Heart Created in Labratory

January 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Here’s a story about what they’re doing today with stem cells.
Decellularization is the process of removing all of the cells from an organ – in this case an animal cadaver heart – leaving only the extracellular matrix, the framework between the cells, intact.
After successfully removing all of the cells from both rat and pig hearts, […]

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Let’s Open the Roof!

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Well, sort of.  This product is awesome.
HT:  Scott Adams

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Falling Further and Further Behind

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Does anyone have an explanation for the Winter Hawks’ performance in Kelowna that doesn’t involve the fact excuse “they’re tired”?  Everyone’s tired at this point.
As a fan, all I’ve asked for both this season and last is improvement.  I just don’t see it.  Especially this year.  How is this mess any better than the one […]

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