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New Administration Offers Hope to Stem Cell Scientists 

The January inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States has many in the scientific community hopeful that restrictions on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research will be lifted.

Dan Kaufman, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the Stem Cell Institute, was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio about how a policy reversal could help propel medical advances for a variety of diseases.

"It's a change in attitude. It's obviously doing something that's pro-science instead of trying to inhibit science,” Kaufman said.

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Tis the Season to Overeat

Another holiday cookie? Sure! Glass of egg nog? Why not! In America, where social events are centered around food and drink,
it’s common to overindulge during the holiday season. But before filling your plate—and stomach—with goodies, consider the following.

During the months of November and December, the availability of high-calorie foods drastically increases. Treats are given as gifts, families gather around tables of food to give thanks, and holiday parties flood our calendars. We’re surrounded by food, which may elicit overeating.

Jennifer Linde, Ph.D., is associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health

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