stem and/or progenitor cells resident in the lung participate in both lung development and in repair and remodeling after lung injury. We have held five previous conferences at the University of Vermont: July 2005, Adult Stem Cells, Lung Biology, and Lung Disease, sponsored by the NHBLI and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and in July 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013 Stem Cells and Cell Therapies in Lung Biology and Disease, sponsored through the years by the NHLBI through an R13 conference grant as well as by the Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Foundation, Emory Center for Respiratory Health, European Respiratory Society, LAM Treatment Alliance, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, and the University of Vermont College of Medicine. These conferences have brought together relevant leading international investigators as well as interested junior faculty and traineesBy Paul Rincon

Science reporter, BBC News

Marcus Aurelius ruled over the empire for 19 years

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Parts of a giant, exquisitely carved marble sculpture depicting the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius have been found at an archaeological site in Turkey. Fragments of the statue were unearthed at the ancient city of Sagalassos. So far the statue's head, right arm and leg parts have been discovered, high in the mountains of southern Turkey. Marcus Aurelius was portrayed by Richard Harris in the Oscar-winning 2000 film Gladiator and was one of the so-called "Five Good Emperors". He reigned from 161AD until his death in 180AD. In addition to his deeds as emperor, Marcus Aurelius is remembered for his writings, and is considered one of the foremost Stoic philosophers. The partial statue was unearthed