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May 16, 2006

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-	Tumor Stem Cells Turn Out to be Good Models for Brain Tumor Research Glioblastoma tumor stem cell lines offer a powerful new tool for research and treatment.
-	Prozac’s Target Revealed Neural stem cells provide information about how cells become reactive to Prozac (fluoxetine).
-	A Loose Fit May Be The Best Bet In Drug Design Common wisdom challenged as loosely connecting ligands at receptor sites lead to better signalling.