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  Newcastle scientist discovers healing power of blood protein GDF11 through stem cell research Posted May 04, 2016 14:51:21 A researcher studying the effects of a blood-based protein on the regeneration of stem cells after trauma is hopeful her findings could pave the way for better treatments.Dr Gabrielle Briggs, a post-doctoral researcher with the University of Newcastle, based at John Hunter Hospital's trauma unit in New South Wales, is studying the role growth diff..

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• Jets star eyeing dream European move

  

  Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Mark Birighitti says he’s not closing the door on the Hyundai A-League but a return to Europe is his top priority for next season. Birighitti, who had a loan stint at Serie B side Varese last year, is coming off a stellar season with the Jets, a shining light in a tough campaign in which the club finished in eighth spot. The 25-year-old played 26 games in 2015/16, keeping three clean sheets and making 98 saves, including two from the penalty spot. Hyundai A-L..

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