February 5, 2009 – 8:54 pm
Ahh science. What will you do next…
A “LIVING doll” made from human liver cancer cells could allow new drugs to be tested in conditions closer to those inside the body. It was built using a technique that moulds tissue into any desired structure.
The structure was grown using about 100,000 beads of the connective protein collagen, seeded with cells from a human liver cancer culture and tipped into a body-shaped mould. On the surface of each bead are cells of a type that secrete proteins and collagen that bind all the cells together.
Warren Ellis think’s it’ll be used for sex. I have to agree, this is being created in Japan, home of the real doll.
LINK (New Scientist)
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November 3, 2008 – 8:24 pm
It’s November. Now, this is officially the most boring fucking month since Februaury, when we all get colds and feel all wimpy because we just want to hide in bed until the sun comes back. Well, if you’re suffering from an absence of interest then it’s time to do something about it- thats right, it’s Tache time again! As we all know, true manly men are encouraged at this time of year to grow an abominate 70s style monstrosity on their top lip. Now, apparently this is to raise awareness of prostate cancer, but if you ask me it just raises awareness of how awesome cool a big furry tache can be! I myself am of the ginger persuasion, so I’m taking the opportunity to get that ‘Handle Bar’ look popularised in top 80s cartoon ‘Bravestarr’. You however, may wish to err more on the Ron Burgandy side of things. Whatever, get growing wimps!
PS:Don’t worry, I won’t be documenting my growth on here- that would be ridiculous…
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