Consortium News
October 2009
Consortium October Update
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Cofilin-induced migration: Strengthening the bonds.
New technology: Fluid flow dynamics and cell motility.Colour blindness corrected by gene therapy
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Treated monkeys can now see in technicolour.
Stem-cell drug fails crucial trials
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A new stem-cell therapy drug failed to cure graft-versus-host-disease in late-stage clinical trials.
Knockout rats made to order
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Sigma-Aldrich plans to start taking orders for custom-made and off-the shelf genetically modified rats in October.
Plans for UK research assessment revealed
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Peer review remains key for determining the distribution of university cash.
Wanted: a chief scientist for Europe
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The President of the European Commission announces a new position for a European chief scientist and promises to review the way the Commission uses scientific advice.