Das Wort zum Trauermarsch:Die gesammelten Songtexte und Aufzeichnungen von Joy Division-Sänger Ian Curtis

Die gesammelten Songtexte und Aufzeichnungen von Joy Division-Sänger Ian Curtis. Von Uwe Schütte

Concise review:bone marrow for the treatment of spinal cord injury: mechanisms and clinical applications

Transplantation of bone marrow stem cells into spinal cord lesions enhances axonal regeneration and promotes functional recovery in animal studies. There are two types of adult bone marrow stem cell; hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). The mechanisms by which HSCs and MSCs might promote spinal cord repair following transplantation have been extensively investigated. The objective of this review is to discuss these mechanisms; we briefly consider the controversial topic of HSC and MSC transdifferentiation into central nervous system cells but focus on the neurotrophic, tissue sparing, and reparative action of MSC grafts in the context of the spinal cord injury (SCI) milieu. We then discuss some of the specific issues related to the translation of HSC and MSC therapies for patients with SCI and present a comprehensive critique of the current bone marrow cell clinical trials for the treatment of SCI to date.

Initial nucleation study and new technique for sublimation growth of AlN on SiC substrate

Single crystal platelets of AlN were successfully grown on 6H-SiC(0001) by a novel technique designed to suppress SiC decomposition, promote two-dimensional growth, and eliminate cracking in the AlN. X-ray diffractometry and synchrotron white beam X-ray topography demonstrate that the final AlN single crystal is of high structural quality.

Re-imagining commonly used mobile interfaces for older adults

Many countries have an increasingly ageing population. In recent years, mobile technologies have had a massive impact on social and working lives. As the size of the older user population rises, many people will want to continue professional, social and lifestyle usage of mobiles into 70s and beyond. Mobile technologies can lead to increased community involvement and personal independence. While mobile technologies can provide many opportunities, the ageing process can interfere with their use. This workshop brings together researchers who are re-imagining common mobile interfaces so that they are more suited to use by older adults.