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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1968 Spanish Grand Prix.
Jarama, Spain. 12 May 1968.
Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Matra MS10-Ford, 5th position, leads Chris Amon, Ferrari 312, retired, Pedro Rodriguez, BRM P133, retired, and Graham Hill, Lotus 49-Ford, 1st position, action.
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1968 British Grand Prix.
Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 20 July 1968.
Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Matra MS11, retired, leads Silvio Moser, Brabham BT20-Repco, not classified, action.
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