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  1. Health & Medicine

    Building a Bladder: Patients for the first time benefit from lab-grown organs

    The humble bladder is now the world's first bioengineered internal organ to work in people.

    By Carolyn Gramling
  2. Humans

    A Shot against Pandemic Flu: Vaccines would play pivotal role in response

    Mass vaccination should be the linchpin of the U.S. response to an influenza pandemic, according to new computer simulations.

    By Ben Harder
  3. Anthropology

    Mystery Drilling: Ancient teeth endured dental procedures

    Researchers have discovered the oldest known examples of dental work, 11 teeth with drilled holes dating to between 9,000 and 7,500 years ago.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Health & Medicine

    Polyp Stopper: Controversial drug may prevent colon growths

    An anti-inflammatory drug currently prescribed for arthritis and pain can prevent formation of precancerous growths in the colon and rectum.