Adult stem cells show promise in brain therapy
Two research teams report that adult bone marrow cells fuse with existing heart liver and brain cells rather than becoming new cell types. The findings, from UC San Francisco and Stanford, challenge the idea that adult marrow can generate diverse tissues and may point to fusion as a path to brain disorder therapies.
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Ground Zero workers report breathing problems
New York residents and Ground Zero workers report ongoing respiratory issues linked to dust and smoke from the September 11 attacks. David Rapp, 42, struggles daily after months of dizziness and itching, fearing long term lung damage from exposure during cleanup. Federal documents reveal heated EPA White House discussions over what to tell the public about air safety.
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Gene therapy linked to leukemia in two French children
An international study reports that gene therapy for a severe immune deficiency activated the LMO2 cancer gene in two French patients, causing leukemia. The incident halted several U S gene therapy trials and prompted a broader review of risks in treated bone marrow cells.
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