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How Stem Cells Are Changing the Future of Heart Care
Heart repair is moving beyond a single strategy. What if a patient’s own cells could help researchers understand heart disease, or new materials could help damaged heart tissue heal? In this program, UC San Diego researchers discuss how these possibilities are shaping the future of heart care. Dr. Catriona Jamieson, director of the Sanford Stem Cell…
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Combatting the Scourge
Malaria has been described as “the perennial scourge of mankind,” with over 200 million cases reported annually resulting in up to 750,000 deaths and incalculable misery. The disease is most common in the tropical and subtropical regions that surround the equator, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia, but it may be found in any…