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Fingertip Bacteria: A Promising Forensic Tool

Fingertip Bacteria: A Promising Forensic Tool: By Alla Katsnelson
Tuesday, March 16, 2010; The genetic makeup of microbes on a person's skin could provide crime scene evidence.

Leakier Tumor Vessels Enhance Drug Delivery: By Nora Schultz | 03/12/2010; Molecules that make blood vessels more permeable might boost chemotherapeutics.

Hunting Disease Origins with Whole-Genome Sequencing: By Emily Singer | 03/11/2010; Two studies show that complete-genome sequencing can identify disease-causing genes.

Faster Healing for Severe Fractures: By Brittany Sauser | 03/10/2010 | 8 Comments; A simple method uses stem cells from bone tissue to repair serious injuries quickly and cheaply.

A Vision for Personalized Medicine: By Emily Singer | 03/09/2010 | 4 Comments; Genomics pioneer Leroy Hood says a coming revolution in medicine will bring enormous new opportunities.

Multipurpose Molecule for Cancer Surgery: By Lauren Gravitz | 03/01/2010; The fluorescent molecule targets tumors to guide surgeons and provide pre- and post-op imaging.

Implanted Neurons Let the Brain Rewire Itself Again: By Emily Singer | 02/26/2010 | 1 Comment; Experiments in mice show that the brain's ability to adapt might not disappear with age.

A Brain Implant that Uses Light: By Mark Williams | 02/24/2010; A novel optical device could ultimately be used to treat neurological disease.

Mice Get Human Livers: By Jennifer Chu | 02/23/2010; Rodents could be an effective model for researchers looking for new hepatitis drugs.

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