23.7.09

Researchers produce cells they say are identical to embryonic stem cells - Los Angeles Times

Researchers produce cells they say are identical to embryonic stem cells - Los Angeles Times: "Scientists in China use cells from adult mice to breed new mice. The breakthrough results are hailed as an advance toward eliminating the need for fetal stem cells in a variety of applications."

19.7.09

Researchers Find Caffeine Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers Find Caffeine Effective Alzheimer’s Treatment: "While a number of advanced Alzheimer’s drugs and treatments have been developed in recent years, University of Florida researcher Gary Arendash believes coffee drinkers -- and other caffeine consumers -- are not just protecting themselves, but actually treating symptoms that might appear.

“The study gives evidence that caffeine may be a viable treatment for established Alzheimer’s disease and not simply a protective strategy,” Arendash said."