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Toward a Universal Flu Vaccine: By Lauren Gravitz | 09/22/2009 | 2 Comments; A company is preparing human trials of a DNA-based, universal influenza vaccine.

Predicting Drug Response from Brain Waves: By Rachel Kremen | 09/22/2009 | 2 Comments; A device helps to pair patients with the right antidepressant.

Simpler Colon Cancer Screening: By Michael Day | 09/21/2009 | 1 Comment; A new blood test could improve cancer-screening compliance.

Laser-Triggered Chemical Reactions: By Katherine Bourzac | 09/21/2009 | 1 Comment; Microcapsules in a mixture burst and release reactants on demand.

Plug-and-Play Medicine: By David Talbot | 09/18/2009 | 2 Comments; A step toward letting medical devices communicate.

Color-Blind Monkeys Get Full Color Vision: By Emily Singer | 09/16/2009 | 1 Comment; Gene therapy can transform the visual system, even in adults.

A Device to Spot Autism Early: By Rachel Kremen | 09/15/2009 | 4 Comments; A new system automatically analyzes vocalizations for signs of autism.

Light Switch for Bladder Control: By Emily Singer | 09/14/2009; A startup is developing molecular "light switches" for clinical use.

Complete Genomics Sequences 14 Genomes: By David Ewing Duncan | 09/10/2009; The company sequenced the genomes in the last six months and plans 10,000 more next year.

Flu Data Goes Mobile: By Rachel Kremen | 09/10/2009; An iPhone app lets users help track infectious diseases.

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