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Current events of October 21, 2009 (2009-10-21) (Wednesday)

By blocking thrombospondin-1 scientists have found a way protect healthy cells from cancer radiation treatment. It also helps kill tumors. (ScienceDaily) Over-expressing the gene NR2B has led to the smartest rat ever by permitting neurons to communicate a fraction of a second longer. (ScienceDaily)