Spinal Cord Regeneration at UC San Diego School of Medicine

A study has been published showing how injecting foetal neural cells into the damaged spinal cords of rats led to a regeneration of the neural pathways.

http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-05/29/stem-cell-spines​

HIV Weak Spot Found in Scripps Led Study - Will Lead to Vaccine

A weak spot on the surface of HIV-1, the most prevalent AIDS virus, is far larger than originally thought, according to a study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/26/hiv-neutralizing-gp120/​

UC Santa Barbara Scientists Discover Cinnamon's Potential Ability to Prevent Alzheimer's

The red-brown spice with the unmistakable fragrance and a variety of uses offers an important health benefit.

http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/pa/display.aspx?pkey=3022​ ​

First Ever 3-D Printed Bioresorbable Splint Restores Breathing

Baby’s life saved with groundbreaking 3D printed device from University of Michigan that restored his breathing.

http://www.uofmhealth.org/news/archive/201305/baby%E2%80%99s-life-saved-groundbreaking-3d-printed-device​

Molecular Trigger for Alzheimer's Disease Found

Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.sciencenewsline.com/articles/2013052019400030.html

Limb Regeneration in Humans Possible from Salamanders

The National Academy of Sciences have detailed new studies where salamander immune cells are used to begin the process of limb regeneration.​

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/limb-regeneration-salamanders-immune-cells-axolotl_n_3311704.html

Human Teeth from Aligator Stem Cells

Are alligator stem cells the answer for human tooth disease?​  Scientists from USC think so...

http://www.sci-news.com/medicine/article01082-alligator-stem-cells-tooth-regeneration.html

Increased Youngsters Using ADHD Meds for Focus

A sharp increase in the amount of 14 - 18 year olds claim to have taken Ritalin, used to control ADHD, to improve their focus.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/may/17/youngsters-dementia-drugs-boost-brain

Cloning Human Tissue One Step Closer to a Reality

Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have successfully used cloning to create human embryonic stem cells by taking skin cells and fusing them with donated human eggs.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/science/scientists-use-cloning-to-create-embryonic-stem-cells.html?_r=0​

Health Insurance Largest Increase Among Ages 21 - 29 Under "Obama-care"

The Affordable Care Act ​increases premiums the most for young, healthy men research suggests. 

http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/14/news/economy/obamacare-premiums/index.html?iid=HP_LN​