It’s our 9th wedding anniversary today.

In honour of this momentous occasion: a photo of two seals that we encountered on our way to Inner Farne Island. Ah yes, I forgot to mention that we also saw quite a large group of seals, some swimming about in the water, some lying all huddled together on a small island, enjoying the sun. A few swam quite close to the boat to have a better look at us…curious creatures, just like Stefano and me! 

Thanks to an MMA list member, I found out that a cyclopamine derivative called IPI-926 is in the preclinical trial stage. You can read more about it here: http://tinyurl.com/4skodf And if you don’t remember what cyclopamine is, have a look at my Pages on the right-hand side of your screen: I have a page on cyclopamine. The pharmaceutical company that produces IPI-926 hopes to begin clinical trials in the second half of 2008. Exciting times lie ahead!

Un bacione, moro, TVTB!