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Stem Cells

The EU will continue to give a tiny amount of money to stem cell research, but no research that destroys embryos. BBC, AP, AP, Guardian

Stem cells from human fat have been turned into muscle cells in the lab. Reuters

White House Press Secretary takes back his “embryonic stem cells are murder” comment. WP

Disgraced South Korean stem cell scientist says he tried to clone mammoths. Reuters


Health

Cigarette smoking may cause people to consume more alcohol. BBC, Nature


Space

Space shuttle Atlantis to launch in late August. Reuters


Weather

High temperatures in Los Angeles temporarily shut down MySpace.com. BBC


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