'Ethical' stem-cell paper under attack
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Robert Lanza from Advanced Cell technologies (ACT), Worcester, Massachusetts, in 2006 has presented a research paper stating that they have created human embryonic stem cells without destroying the embryo itself. Many scientists across the world are objecting for the way the paper is presented, as many details are unclear and to the idea of carrying out research just to get round political restrictions.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Proteins make light work of nerve control
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A revolutionary discovery in neuroscience about a protein called NpHR that switches off nerve firing when activated by light is reviewed. The light-operated proteins might eventually replace electrodes in deep brain stimulation allowing physicians to hit those neurons relevant to the disease being treated which would require a safe way to transfer the proteins into human brain cells.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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