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Scientistsget aheadwith hairtransplantsTHE days of the wig, the toupee,

the weave and even the dreaded

comb-over could be numbered.

US scientists believe they’ve

found a map pointing to the

El Dorado of baldness.

They have grown hair from

genetically engineered cells

grown in a lab and inserted

follicles into the foreskins of

circumcised babies.

The team, from New York’s

Columbia University, tried to graft

the fuzzy foreskins onto the back

of lab mice and it worked.

They believe further research

could help people suffering hair

loss, including burns victims,

regrow their lost locks.

Hair grafts are already

common, but they use hair

already growing on other parts of

a person’s body to avoid

rejection and are expensive.

‘‘Although further work will be

required to increase the

efficiency of this process, this

crucial first step represents a

milestone advance for

bioengineering of human

hair,’’ lead researcher Dr Clair

Higgins wrote.

High-profile figures to have

undergone hair transplants

include Elton John and English

footballer Wayne Rooney.

The scientists grew human

dermal papilla cells, which

stimulate hair follicle growth, in

the lab.

The research was published in

the Proceedings of the National

Academy of Sciences journal

on Tuesday.

It’s snakeseason

Professional snake handler Justin Rutherford holds a venomous snake

SYMPTOMSSigns of a snake bite in catsand dogs include:l Suddenweakness followedby collapse.l Bleeding puncturewound.l Swelling of the bitten area.l Pain and discomfort.l Neurological signs such astwitching, drooling andshaking.l Vomiting.l Loss of bladder and bowelcontrol.l Dilated pupils.l Paralysis.

If you think your pet

has been bitten by a

snake you should try

keep your pet calm

and take it to a vet

immediately

IT’S approaching that time of

year when snakes start to

become more active in the Top

End, and the Australian

Veterinary Association (AVA) is

urging pet owners to safeguard

their pets from snake bites.

Spokesperson for the AVA Dr

David Neck said snakes tend to

be more active towards the end

of the day, which is often the time

you’re taking your furry friend for

a walk.

‘‘If you’re walking your dog

close to bushland, especially

near water during the warmer

months, it’s important to keep

your dog on a lead and avoid

long grassy areas,’’ he said.

‘‘Dogs and cats are both

inquisitive by nature so you

should also keep the grass low in

your backyard and clear up any

rubbish or objects where snakes

may be able to hide.’’

Dr Neck said it’s important for

pet owners to be aware of the

signs of a snake bite, as owners

may not see the attack.

‘‘If you think your pet has been

bitten by a snake you should try

keep your pet calm and take it to

a vet immediately. The chances

of recovery are much greater if

your pet is treated early. If you

can’t get to a vet immediately,

applying a pressure bandage

over and around the bite site can

help slow the venom spreading

to the heart,’’ he said.

‘‘If you spot any snake bite

symptoms in your pet, quickly

call the nearest veterinarian so

that they can be prepared for

your arrival with the right

treatment,’’ said Dr Neck.