October 2005

• Could the pill halve multiple-sclerosis risk?

  Oestrogen from contraceptives could delay neurological disorder.

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  12 September 2005; doi:10.1038/news050912-2

• Research grants: The nightmare before funding

  Asked to name one thing they hate about their jobs, many scientists say grant applications. Nature's reporters have asked researchers just why the process is so frustrating, and what can be done to improve matters.

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  14 September 2005; doi:10.1038/437308a

• Mouse stem cells heal sheep hearts

  Future therapy for heart attacks gets a boost.

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  16 September 2005; doi:10.1038/news050912-12

• Left-handers face greater cancer risk

  Exposure to chemicals in the womb may explain link.

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  26 September 2005; doi:10.1038/news050926-3

• Stemming the tide

  Stem-cell policies could dictate job flow.

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  28 September 2005; doi:10.1038/nj7059-783a

• Cancer chief embraces top drugs job

  Cancer chief takes on additional role at embattled FDA.

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  28 September 2005; doi:10.1038/437606a