Gamers Help Scientists Analyze 2.5 million Tumor Samples

A very inventive way of how to let ordinary people help reaserchers through gaming…

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Reverse the Odds, a mobile game developed by Cancer Research UK andChannel 4, invites users to find patterns in real tumor tissue in order to help scientists learn more about cancer.

This video explains what it is all about:

Source: BigThink

3D printing of body parts soon no longer to be science fiction?

Japan researchers target 3D-printed body parts

  Japanese scientists say they are on their way to being able to create custom-made skin, bone and joints using a 3D printer.
  Several groups of researchers around the world have developed small masses of tissue for implants, but now they are looking to take the next step and make them functional.

  Tsuyoshi Takato, a professor at the University of Tokyo Hospital, said his team had been working to create “a next-generation bio 3D printer”, which would build up thin layers of biomaterials to form custom-made parts.

  His team combines stem cells—the proto-cells that are able to develop into any body part—and proteins that trigger growth, as well as synthetic substance similar to human collagen.
  Using a 3D printer, they are working on “mimicking the structure of organs”—such as the hard surface and spongy inside for bones, Takato said.

  In just a few hours, the printer crafts an implant using data from a Computer Tomography (CT) scan.

  These implants can fit neatly into place in the body, and can quickly become assimilated by real tissue and other organs in the patient, the plastic surgeon said.

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Japan researchers target 3D-printed body parts

Japanese scientists say they are on their way to being able to create custom-made skin, bone and joints using a 3D printer. Several groups of researchers around the world have developed small masses of tissue for implants, but now they are looking to take the next step and make them functional.

Read more: PhysOrg

22 SPECTACULAR & BIZARRE AIRBNB RENTALS

Never heard of AirBnB?

It is “a community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodation around the world — online or from a mobile phone.

Whether an apartment for a night, a castle for a week, or a villa for a month, Airbnb connects people to unique travel experiences, at any price point, in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And with world-class customer service and a growing community of users, Airbnb is the easiest way for people to monetise their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions.” (see About us at AirBnB)

Here 22 AirBnB put on the bucket list by  from Flying the nest  (great travel inspiration blog! Thanks!)

22. Yellowstone Tipi

Location: West Yellowstone, MT, United States

Yellowstone Tipi

Yellowstone Tipi

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21. The Boot

Location: Tasman, Tasman, New Zealand

The Boot

The Boot(source)

20. Vintage Airstream

Location: Peggy Sue, Rye, Victoria, Australia

Vintage Airstream

Vintage Airstream

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19. Romantic Amapas with Infinity Pool

Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Romantic Amapas with Infinity Pool

Romantic Amapas with Infinity Pool

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18. Glass Tree House

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Glass Tree House

Glass Tree House

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17. King of the Castle

Location: Galway, Galway, Ireland

King of the Castle

King of the Castle

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16. Night on a Yacht

Location: Sóller, Balearic Islands, Spain

Night on a Yacht

Night on a Yacht

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15. Glass Cabin

Location: Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Glass Cabin

Glass Cabin

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14. Geodesic Dome

Location: Bethlehem, CT, United States

Geodesic Dome

Geodesic Dome

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13. Fairytale Treehouse

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Fairytale Treehouse

Fairytale Treehouse

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12. A-Frame Cabin

Location: Gasquet, CA, United States

A-Frame Cabin

A-Frame Cabin

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11. Spend the night in an Igloo

Location: Kühtai, Tirol, Austria

Spend the night in an Igloo

Spend the night in an Igloo

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10. Clock Tower Guest Suite

Location: Greater London, United Kingdom

Clock Tower Guest Suite

Clock Tower Guest Suite

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9. Jungle Tree House

Location: San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua

Jungle Tree House

Jungle Tree House

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8. Dog Bark Park Inn B&B

Location: Cottonwood, ID, United States

Dog Bark Park Inn B&B

Dog Bark Park Inn B&B

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7. Night Under the Stars

Location: Paiguano, Coquimbo, Chile

Night Under the Stars

Night Under the Stars

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6. Stay the Night in a Beer Barrel

Location: Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Stay the Night in a Beer Barrel

Stay the Night in a Beer Barrel

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5. Tree Sparrow House

Location: St. Keverne, England, United Kingdom

Tree Sparrow House

 Tree Sparrow House

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4. The Seashell House

Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico

The Seashell House

The Seashell House

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3. Cubehouse

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Cubehouse

Cubehouse

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2. Airplane Suite

Location: Teuge, Gelderland, Netherlands

Airplane Suite

Airplane Suite

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1. Alone on your very own Fiji Island

Location: Nanuku Levu, Fiji

Alone on your very own Fiji Island

Alone on your very own Fiji Island

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