Artificial bone marrow that can continuously make red and white blood cells has been created in a University of Michigan lab.

This development could lead to simpler pharmaceutical drug testing, closer study of immune system defects and a continuous supply of blood for transfusions. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

After receiving a Liver Transplant, Demi-Lee Brennan (9) was healing well, but nine months later on a check up, it was found that stem cells had migrated to her bone marrow, completely re working her Blood type and immune system. picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago

Larry Glick found out he had leukemia. His only chance of survival rested on a bone marrow transplant. Out of 7 million donors, none were a match so his 9-year old daughter stepped up to the plate and became the youngest donor picked by 2manyusernames 7 months ago

Come on brainbots - lets have it.
Please post your test results. We'd all love to know how smart you are. :) picked by Milkshake 3 years ago

A German man failed his driving test after attempting the examination while three times over the legal alcohol limit, police said Tuesday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Poppy seeds eaten even the day before a drugs test can give a false positive for heroin use. Leave those bagels alone! picked by sparky 3 years ago

Just six months after a Frenchwoman underwent the world's first face transplant, a military hospital in China announced that it too had conducted even more ambitious facial surgery.

WARNING: Graphic images. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A Bone Marrow Transplant to Treat a Leukemia Patient Also Gives Him Virus-Resistant Cells; Many Thanks, Sample 61 picked by nikneven 1 year ago

One day soon patients may spit in a cup, instead of bracing for a needle prick, when being tested for cancer, heart disease or diabetes. A major step in that direction is the cataloging of the “complete” salivary proteome, a set of proteins in human ductal saliva. Replacing blood draws with saliva tests promises to make disease diagnosis, as well as the tracking of treatment efficacy, ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Guys, you better remind the ladies in your life that you can still be useful for killing spiders and taking out the trash because soon they will be able to have babies without us. Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Police had to track him down via cell phone coordinates. picked by gnikgnok 3 years ago

Milan authorities are handing out free urine testing kits to parents of teenagers so they can find out if their children are using illegal drugs. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A human growth factor that stimulates blood stem cells to proliferate in the bone marrow reverses memory impairment in mice genetically altered to develop Alzheimer's disease. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

If you're feeling down, taking an online test could reveal your risk of getting major depression and help doctors pinpoint patients in need of help. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Italians scientists have developed a new artificial bone made from wood should be an improvement over the plastic and metal that are now used for implants. Derived from organic material, the new bone substitute will promote faster healing. To create the bone substitute, the scientists start with a block of wood — red oak, rattan and sipo work best — and heat it until all that rema... read full post picked by Bingo 4 months ago

This parade of Swiss crash test dummies celebrates their emancipation. No longer will they be "slaves" to the automakers, laying their lives on the line to test air-bags and bumpers. picked by amabaie 9 months ago

A sophisticated medical test that checks for dozens of diseases at the same time can be made from little more than paper and double-sided tape, bringing the cost within reach for the developing world. picked by suebe 12 months ago

A saliva test could help speed up detection of human immmunodeficiency virus, or HIV, Canadian researchers say.

A followup of sorts to this post by 2manyusernames. picked by ybcool 2 years ago

A radical treatment that "rinses" organs and then implants them with patients' DNA is being hailed as a solution to the transplant crisis. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"Removing the marrow from the heart of bones could make them stronger and help heal fractures, researchers suggest." picked by cartoonmotion 2 years ago