Images Dated 5th May 2006

Embryonic stem cell and needle, SEM

Embryonic stem cell and needle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an embryonic stem cell (ESC) sitting in the eye of a needle. ESCs are pluripotent, that is they are able to differentiate into any cell type. The type of cell they mature into depends upon the biochemical signals received by the immature cells. This ability makes ESCs a potential source of cells to repair damaged tissue in diseases such as Parkinson's and insulin-dependent diabetes. However, research using ESCs is controversial as it requires the destruction of an embryo

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1967 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 10 September 1967

Jochen Rindt, Cooper T81-Maserati, 4th position, leads Bruce McLaren, McLaren M5A-BRM, retired, action.
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Ref: Motor b&w print

1967 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, Great Britain. 15 July 1967

Jim Clark, Lotus 49-Ford, 1st position, leads Graham Hill, Lotus 49-Ford, retired, Chris Amon, Ferrari 312, 3rd position, Jack Brabham, Brabham BT24-Repco, 4th position, and Dan Gurney, Eagle AAR104-Weslake, retired, action.
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Ref: 1633 #0