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Firefox 2.0.0.6 Released, 2 Security Issues Fixed-> 0

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Catcher80

on Monday July 30 2007, @10:26PM

Catcher80 writes "In case some of you Mozilla Firefox users are not aware, an updated version was released today (July 30, 2007) dubbed version 2.0.0.6. The two known vulnerabilities addressed are (from the page): Privilege escalation through chrome-loaded about:blank windows and Unescaped URIs passed to external programs. No word if Mozilla has addressed the password management vulnerability previously mentioned here on Slashdot. If you haven't gotten a pop-up box telling you to restart Firefox yet, you might want to hit "Help > Check For Updates..." and live in the now!"
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Blind mice see again after cell transplants

Submitted by Korbinus on Wednesday November 08 2006, @07:51PM

Korbinus writes "Scientists managed to restore vision in blind mice by transplanting light-sensitive cells in their eyes, cells on their way to become photoreceptors.
This might be a important step towards new treatments of eye-desease."

Journal: Blind mice see again after cell transplants 107

Journal by Korbinus on Wednesday November 08 2006, @07:51PM

Scientists managed to restore vision in blind mice by transplanting light-sensitive cells in their eyes, cells on their way to become photoreceptors.
This might be a important step towards new treatments of eye-desease.