News
A collection of the very latest news items relevant to the cell migration community, selected from the CMC, news@nature.com and journals from the Nature family.
July 2005
Muscular dystrophy sufferers get potential drug lifeline
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Molecular 'sticking plaster' could patch up weak hearts.
Original research paper: news@nature (2005)doi:10.1038/news050711-16
Immunology goes global
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Scientists seeking immunology posts are looking beyond the United States and scattering all over the globe. They are re-evaluating both the focus of their work and where they choose to pursue it, says Myrna Watanabe.
Original research paper: Nature 1282 - 1283 (2005)doi:10.1038/nj7046-1282a
Rebooted cells tackle ethical concerns
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Fusion technique resets adult skin cells to embryonic state.
Original research paper: news@nature (2005)doi:10.1038/news050627-1
Spray-on skin: Hard graft
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Surgeon Fiona Wood has pioneered a controversial treatment to reduce scarring in burns victims. Carina Dennis finds out how she counters her critics.
Original research paper: Nature 166 - 167 (2005)doi:10.1038/436166a