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Scottish scientists grow liver cells from skin in search for new drugs
(The Scotsman 21/10/2009)
A MAJOR stem-cell breakthrough by Scottish scientists could revolutionise the development of new treatments for liver disease. Researchers have, for the first time, managed to turn adult skin cells into liver cells. The study, led by Edinburgh University's Medical Research Council Centre for Regenerative Medicine, paves the way for a "library" of liver cells to be created so new drugs can be easily tested. In future, it is hoped the cells could also be used in liver diseases.
Andy Fordham's battle against liver disease
(The Independent 06/01/2009)
Andy "The Viking" Fordham may be a former world darts champion, but he's never exactly been an ideal role model for the sport. In 2004, the year he won his title, not only did he weigh in at a vast 31 stone, but was, by his own admission, drinking nearly a crate of beer a day plus brandy and whisky and eating up to seven greasy takeaways a week.
(BBC 05/12/2008)
How the Viking's liver fought back from years of abuse
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