linkedin post 2013-07-23 10:03:41

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DNA SAMPLE TO 3D FACE: although very crude, an interesting beginning. DNA samples from discarded objects are PCR amplified and sequenced, and after aligning SNPs allows allele identification. This graduate student wrote a program focusibg on physical characteristic alleles like sex, eye and hair color, and used 3D printing to print a model of the face. "A work in progress.". View in LinkedIn
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linkedin post 2013-07-23 16:41:20

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CRAIG VENTER believes science is the answer and needs political and personal will: " There are many problems confronting humanity including providing enough food, water, housing, medicine and fuel for our ever-expanding population. I firmly believe that only science can provide solutions for these challenges, but the adoption of these ideas will depend on the will of governments and individuals." View in LinkedIn
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linkedin post 2013-07-23 17:01:16

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BACK PAIN reduced in 80% of longer term sufferers with disk problems after 100 day course of antibiotics in a clinical trail. Lumbar surgeries have a high rate of undesirable repeat surgeries, meaning the first intervention was not successful. Back pain is notoriously hard to treat without side effects. This finding of an infection as the root cause in a high percentage is remarkable, and great news for patients. http://lnkd.in/VTAV2P View in LinkedIn
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linkedin post 2013-07-24 06:15:29

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STEM CELLS FOR STROKE, new advance on recovery of memory deficits following stroke in mice following stem cell treatment. Six stroke patients in a different recent study showed modest improvements when injected with a different brew of stem cells, but no adverse effects. The key issue is what type of stem cells are being used and that is at the heart of this mouse study. http://lnkd.in/Uecb7J View in LinkedIn
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