This week, it's a science news roundup, taking a look at several stories in the news and the latest scientific research. Researchers report the discovery of a gene that increases the risk of Type II diabetes. We'll find out how that genetic discover could affect medical treatment. Another study indicates that chocolate is goody for your heart. We'll hear about the research into compounds called flavanols, and find out what they do in the body.

Plus, the latest stem cell research, and a look at drug resistance -- in influenza, and in soil-dwelling bacteria.Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (2-3 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
David Altshuler, MD, PhD
Director, Program in Medical and Population Genetics
Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT
Associate Professor, Genetics and Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts

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David Shay, M.D.
Medical Epidemiologist, Influenza Branch
National Center for Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Atlanta, Georgia

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Gerry Wright
Chair, Department of Biochemistry
Director, Antimicrobial Research Centre
Canada Research Chair in Antibiotic Biochemistry
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Tobias Brambrink
Post-Doctoral Associate
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Harold Schmitz
Chief Science Officer
Mars, Incorporated

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