Advances in sensor systems, data availability, social technology, and other innovations have matured and converged to make 2012 a particularly exciting time in this field.

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"In the 35 years I have been in this field this is probably the most exciting and significant development that can be of value to all patients seeking IVF, " said Prof Simon Fishel, managing director of CARE Fertility Group.

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"Sugammadex is clearly one of the most exciting drugs to appear in the field of anesthesia in many years, " wrote Ronald D.

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Professor Stringer said that the debate over floresiensis is part of a much wider discussion among scientists in the field which is resulting in a new and exciting retelling of the story of how humans emerged.

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On the ball field and in the dugout, the Dodgers have an exciting nucleus of talent and potential that could propel them to the top of the National League West standings.

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"It's going to be exciting to see (the Yankees) come into Coors Field, " Fowler said.

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What I think is exciting is that the way we are looking at the Democratic field, now down to the two of us is, is we're going to get big change.

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"I have been in this field for 25 years, and these last two years have been the most exciting in my career, " says Randi Hagerman, a developmental pediatrician at the MIND Institute at UC, Davis who is testing several of the drugs.

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In New York, Hofstetter hired Natasha Kai, an exciting striker from Hawaii who brings a sleeve of tattoos and a fierce snarl to the field.

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