BIOBOARD.

AUSTRALIA - HIV trial validates novel drug mechanism. SINGAPORE - IBN engineered artificial human livers for drug testing and discovery. SINGAPORE - Scientists at A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore catch evolving germs and cancer cells early. SINGAPORE - DocDoc and Chatter Buzz Media enter strategic partnership to launch Asia's first healthcare Content Marketing Network. UNITED STATES - New method developed to expand blood stem cells for bone marrow transplant. UNITED STATES - Fibrocell/UCLA study on human skin cells yields promising results. UNITED STATES - Metal stents are effective treatment for blocked bile ducts. UNITED STATES - Pain drug may prevent preemie lung damage. UNITED STATES - Gene x3 helps corn grow in acidic soil. UNITED STATES - Cancer Genetics selected by Gilead Sciences, Inc. to provide clinical trial services for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. UNITED KINGDOM - DaTSCAN™ SPECT imaging demonstrates impact on the diagnosis of patients with clinically uncertain dementia. AFRICA - Failing vaccine strategies need to be revamped. AFRICA - RegeneCure's membrane implant shows 40% accelerated healing time of severe bone fractures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]