Mouse testes yield embryonic-like stem cells for tissue repair
German researchers report obtaining easily sourced cells from male mouse testes and converting them into embryonic stem cell–like cells. if similar starter cells exist in human testes, scientists may grow tissues in labs and transplant them. experts caution that results in mice may not replicate in humans and note unknown gender differences.
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Bombings Prompt Evacuation of Grand Junction Air Traffic Tower
At least three crude bombs exploded and two others were disarmed at the homes of Serco Group Plc employees in Grand Junction prompting evacuation of the Walker Field air traffic control tower. No injuries or delays were reported and a former employee is named a person of interest. Police and TSA conduct a security sweep as investigators treat the incident as separate from aviation.
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Iraq aims to form unity government as violence rises
Iraq's president voiced optimism over multiparty talks as 51 people died in violence, including two U.S. soldiers in Anbar. Prime Minister Jaafari said a cabinet list could be ready by April end, while Talabani hopes parliamentary approval by month end. A bombing near Khalis killed five worshippers.
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Adventurers complete 620 mile North Pole trek in Arctic winter
Mike Horn of South Africa and Borge Ousland of Norway finished a six month polar crossing from Cape Artchinsky in northern Russia. They walked skied and swam across ice, dodging bears with sleds weighing about 300 pounds. They claim no prior foot crossing of the Arctic winter wasteland.
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