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Friday, October 27, 2006

NEW STEM-CELL PROCEDURE A BREAKTHROUGH

On August 2006, an announcement was made stating that researchers have created embryonic stem-cells without destroying human embryos should have been praised as a scientific breakthrough. But not everyone was pleased with the news. President Bush, who recently vetoed a bill to fund stem-cell research, said his ethical concerns about the procedures have not been assuaged. The president says he would be comfortable when embryos aren't used at all.

Nevertheless, the development is a commendable advancement that puts scientists closer to finding a cure to diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

The new method takes an embryonic stem cell at an early stage of development and removes a single cell. This leaves a complete embryo able to fully develop. The single extracted cell is then coaxed into generating an embryonic stem-cell line.

The important new point is this: The embryonic stem-cells are created, not destroyed. The process is not nearly as efficient as other methods, but scientists are responding to the dead-end caused by President Bush's veto last month. The veto prevents the use of federal dollars, which many universities depend on, for this promising line of research.

Surveys show that despite the moral concerns, most Americans support stem-cell research. The new developments should ease the ethical concerns. The technique is laudable not only for its potential to cure diseases, but also for the possibility that it has created an avenue of compromise. Ideally, scientists focus their work exclusively on their research. In this case, that work has created the potential for a political compromise.
(Source: http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/opinion/15378261.htm)

What are Stem Cells?

Stem Cells are "blank" cells that have the potential to develop into any type of cell in the body -- nerve cells, heart cells, kidney cells. Scientists are trying to harvest the cells before they have differentiated, then coax them into becoming certain types. If they could grow cardiac cells, for instance, scientists one day might be able to replace damaged heart tissue in someone who has had a heart attack. By growing nerve cells they might be able to repair brain cells damaged by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, or replace injured spinal cord cells in a paraplegic. Researchers say the field is promising, though no cures have been developed from stem cell research. (Source: CNN Health)

Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of repair system for the body, they can theoretically divide without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person or animal is still alive. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, or a brain cell.

What are the similarities and differences between embryonic and adult stem cells?

Human embryonic and adult stem cells each have advantages and disadvantages regarding potential use for cell-based regenerative therapies. Of course, adult and embryonic stem cells differ in the number and type of differentiated cells types they can become. Embryonic stem cells can become all cell types of the body because they are pluripotent. Adult stem cells are generally limited to differentiating into different cell types of their tissue of origin. However, some evidence suggests that adult stem cell plasticity may exist, increasing the number of cell types a given adult stem cell can become.

Large numbers of embryonic stem cells can be relatively easily grown in culture, while adult stem cells are rare in mature tissues and methods for expanding their numbers in cell culture have not yet been worked out. This is an important distinction, as large numbers of cells are needed for stem cell replacement therapies.

A potential advantage of using stem cells from an adult is that the patient's own cells could be expanded in culture and then reintroduced into the patient. The use of the patient's own adult stem cells would mean that the cells would not be rejected by the immune system. This represents a significant advantage as immune rejection is a difficult problem that can only be circumvented with immunosuppressive drugs.

Embryonic stem cells from a donor introduced into a patient could cause transplant rejection. However, whether the recipient would reject donor embryonic stem cells has not been determined in human experiments. (Source: The national Institutes of Health)

For more information:

http://news.yahoo.com/fc/Science/Stem_Cell_Research/

http://www.stemlife.com/httpdocs/index.html - Stemlife: A stem cell banking provider in Malaysia.

http://stemlife1.blogspot.com/ - More information on Stemlife and Stem Cells.

http://www.cordlife.com/ - CordLife: Another stem cell banking provider in Singapore.



Sunday, May 28, 2006

Imogen Heap

 

~Hide and Seek~

Where are we? What the hell is going on?
The dust has only just begun to fall,
Crop circles in the carpet, sinking, feeling.
Spin me round again and rub my eyes.
This can't be happening.
When busy streets a mess with people
would stop to hold their heads heavy.

Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines.
All those years they were here first.

Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before.
The takeover, the sweeping insensitivity of this
still life.

Hide and seek.
Trains and sewing machines. (Oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears,
They were here first.

Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that you only meant well? Well, of course you did.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's all for the best? Ah off course it is.
Mmm, what you say?
Mm, that it's just what we need? And you decided this.
Mmm what you say?
What did she say?

Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I dont believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.

Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut-outs.
Speak no feeling, no I don't believe you.
You don't care a bit. You don't care a bit.

You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.
You don't care a bit.

*Check out this song... is pretty cool.

 


Monday, April 10, 2006

I have been listening to this song over and over again. Many of you may heard of  "You're Beautiful". But I personally love love this song. This is a very romantic song. Check out the MTV at www.youtube.com. Mischa Barton is in the MTV!!!

JAMES BLUNT
"Goodbye My Lover"

Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

I am a dreamer but when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bare my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.
Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.

I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.


Wednesday, November 09, 2005

 The Secret Love Codes

 

We often wonder is he the one….is he the one I can spend the rest of my life with… or is he just a one time fling….or even worst...a player? Don’t you ever wish there is a guideline that you can follow to find the Mr. Right? I guess not huh? Don’t you agree that love is full of surprises and excitement? That’s what makes love so special. There is this article from Cosmopolitan that I wanna share. The title for the article is 12 habits of hot for each other couples. Of course I didn’t list out all 12 points. I only listed 5 points. Is sad to know that we often don’t realize these secret codes when we are with the person. This is because we tend to think and complain too much, not knowing that we are deeply in love with that special someone. Anyway here is my top 5 love codes.

 

He brings out your most dynamic side

-         When you are with him/her, your self-confidence bumps up a few notches and you feel like you are capable of tackling anything. You feel like a Superwoman.

 

Your pulse still Pounds when his number suddenly pops up on your caller ID

-         It’s normal for early dating love jitters to lessen once you become a serious couple. But if your connection is for keeps, THE BUZZ WON’T Disappear- it will just show up when you least expect it.

 

Soccer/Cars interest you… as well as other things you don’t even like

-         You will feel bummed when his favorite team loses because you know he’ll be disappointed. But don’t worry you are not turning into a Stepford  girlfriend; you are just tuning into the things he loves because you love him.

 

When a Crappy Situation strikes, you crave for his help

-         When you turn to him for support and empathy, it shows you have a deep trust and respect. He doesn’t necessarily have a solution, but you will always know that he is there to listen.

 

You try to look sexy and good all the time- Just for him

-         If you don’t have this urge to look sexy for each other, your relationship might be content, but the passion level would be low. Turning your man’s head reveals the electricity in your love link. It shows that you want him to be attracted to you because you are still so attracted to him.

 

He’s on your mind at work, at gym and while shopping with your pals

-         When you go grocery shopping, you'll buy his favorite snack because you know he will be thrilled to find them in your kitchen. Coming ups ways that can bring happiness to each other illustrates your excitement and importance to each other-  Is a definite sign of solid love.





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