Verdict: Hwang's human stem cells were all fakes

Article Abstract:

Woo Suk Hwang had submitted two papers, claiming to have cloned human cells, the first in 2004 describing the first cloned embryo and derivation of a stem-cell line from it and the second in 2005 claimed establishment of eleven patient-specific' stem-cell lines. A committee headed by Myung Hee Chung of Seoul National University (SNU) investigated the case and concluded that both the work have turned out to be complete and deliberate fakes and an act of deception of scientific community.

Cloning, Hwang Woo-Suk, Stem cell research

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A seismic shift in thinking

Article Abstract:

Researchers armed with a range of sophisticated instruments are becoming more confident with their earthquake predictions. Billion dollars' worth of earthquake monitoring equipment is complemented by new statistical methods and theories.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, Earthquake R&D, Seismographs, Usage, Technology application, Seismological research, Seismometers, Earthquake prediction

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Whale of a catch blows hole in family tree

Article Abstract:

Analysis of the skull of a baleen whale which was found in 1998 suggested that it represented a new specie. Scientists suspect more than just the six recognized species of baleen whales of genus Balaenoptera to be still alive.

Genetic aspects, Baleen whales

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