Genetic approach suggests liver cell therapy for humans
Research shows engineered hepatocytes grown in the lab can restore liver function in rats with 90 percent liver loss. The study, to be published in Science, describes immortalizing liver cells then deactivating the cancer gene before transplantation. If safe for humans, this could ease transplant shortages and patient waiting lists.
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Science
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Mint sees surge in demand for state commemorative quarters
The U S Mint doubled annual quarter output to about 3.6 billion as collectors drive demand for state commemoratives. The Commission of Fine Arts proposed designs for New York North Carolina Rhode Island Vermont and Kentucky quarters with Treasury approval required before state governors sign off. Maryland will be honored next month.
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Florida board approves race and gender free college admissions
The State University System Board of Regents voted 12 to 0 to implement Gov. Jeb Bush's One Florida plan removing race and gender considerations in admissions at Florida's 10 public universities and in state contracts. Two members were absent.
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University of Central Florida
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Eros Revealed as Ancient Heavily Cratered Asteroid
NEAR spacecraft data show Eros as an old solid rocky body with a cratered surface and large boulders. Scientists note possible layered structure suggesting past melting and possible links to a former moon or planet, with bright unidentifed material seen on the asteroid.
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Rendezvous
Washington
Eros
Science
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Drug firms give HMOs deep discounts vs Medicaid
Federal investigators found two pharmaceutical purchases let HMOs pay about 34 percent less than Medicaid, potentially costing taxpayers tens of millions yearly. The inspector general estimated $27.8 million could have been saved if Medicaid paid the HMO prices, with up to 175 drugs affected. Names of companies and HMOs not disclosed.
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Washington
Department of Health and Human Services
Inspector General
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