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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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“In terms of supporting stem cell science, this is unquestionably a victory for science and for the Obama administration’s policy,” said Aaron Levine, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Policy. Levine continued, “It will reduce the uncertainty surrounding the field"..“Researchers can feel a little bit better about the likelihood of future funding in this field, although it’s still a field that is going to remain controversial in the ethical debate, and that’s always going to create some challenges for scientists.” Source: BioTechniques.com, August 10, 2011