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 Health & Mind Mammoth genome cracked: key to cloning?Thursday, 20 November 2008
The draft genome of the woolly mammoth has been sequenced, opening the door to reconstructing a living mammoth by combining the sequence with elephant DNA.  Stem cells rebuild patient's windpipeWednesday, 19 November 2008
The pioneering transplant of a windpipe stripped of its cells and seeded with recipient stem cells has given a 30-year old Colombian woman a new lease on life.  Draft kangaroo genome sequencedTuesday, 18 November 2008
Australian scientists have today launched a map of the kangaroo genome. This is the first and most important stage in their quest to discover the genetic sequence of the iconic marsupial.  Mouth bacteria important for flavour of foodTuesday, 18 November 2008
A new study has found that bacteria can chemically alter food in our mouths, producing new compounds that are an important component of the flavours we recognise.  Skin cancer vaccine within reachMonday, 17 November 2008
An Australian scientist who developed a vaccine for cervical cancer says that a vaccine which could prevent some skin cancers may be possible within a decade.  Bone marrow graft may have cured HIVThursday, 13 November 2008
In an unusual case that needs further investigation, Berlin doctors appear to have rolled back the AIDS virus in a patient by using bone marrow keyed to a genetic shield against HIV.  Mysterious bat killer foundFriday, 31 October 2008
Experts report in the journal Science that they may have discovered the mysterious bat killer which has ripped through colonies, killing as many as 200,000 in the northeastern states of the USA.  Anti-cancer beer under developmentWednesday, 29 October 2008
American students have designed a genetically modified yeast that can ferment beer and produces the chemical resveratrol, known to offer some protection against developing cancer.  'Hate circuit' identified in the brainWednesday, 29 October 2008
By showing people images of hated ex-lovers or colleagues, and simultaneously scanning their brains, researchers have identified what they describe as a 'hate circuit'.  Gene linked to transsexualismMonday, 27 October 2008
The first genetic link to male-to-female transsexualism provides new evidence of its biological nature, say Australian researchers.  Ink-jet printer for a new heart?Wednesday, 22 October 2008
The technology is the same as that of the simple inkjet printer found in homes and offices, but Japanese scientist Makoto Nakamura is on a mission to see if it can also produce human organs.  'RNA computer' creates zombie cellsFriday, 17 October 2008
Scientists have succeeded in programming complex instructions into strings of synthetic RNA molecules and inserting them into living cells to do their bidding.  Cancer vaccines win top science prizeFriday, 17 October 2008
A Brisbane scientist responsible for the development of cervical cancer vaccines has taken out Australia's top award at last night's 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science.  Googling is good for your brainFriday, 17 October 2008
Searching the Internet stimulates brain activity in the elderly and middle-aged and may help keep their minds sharp, researchers have found.  Africa needs disease warning systemsTuesday, 14 October 2008
Africa needs early warning systems to deal with the increased threat of disease spreading from wild animals to humans caused by climate change, health experts say. 
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