Terror watchdog set up for 'dual use' biology

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To guide the researchers, the US government has launched a National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity, which is appointed by Thompson's office. It will sponsor open research and involvement of various scientists and will suggest guidelines for scientists whose work might be used by bioterrorists.

General services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Research Personnel, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Bioterrorism, Instructions, Research scientists

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Harvard heralds fresh take on systems biology

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Harvard Medical School is to set up a department devoted to systems biology, which involves the integration of computer modelling, large-scale data analysis and biological experimentation. Cell biologist Marc Kirschner will lead this department.

Facilities & equipment, Curricula, Buildings and facilities, Study and teaching, Harvard University. School of Medicine, Academic departments, Systems biology

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Cardiologists take heart from stem-cell treatment success

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Cardiac surgeons reported that injecting bone-marrow cells into the heart could boost its function. The findings and the clinical studies related to this are being discussed.

Cardiovascular diseases, Diagnosis, Stem cells, Stem cell transplantation

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