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Skin Cells Turned Directly Into the Cells That Insulate Neurons
April 15, 2013 — Researchers have succeeded in transforming skin cells directly into oligodendrocyte precursor cells, the cells that wrap nerve cells in the insulating myelin sheaths that help nerve signals ... > full story -
Rigid Growth Matrix: A Key to Success of Cardiac Tissue Engineering
April 15, 2013 — A new study suggests that the elasticity of the physical matrix used for growing heart muscle cells outside of the body may be critical to the success of cardiac tissue ... > full story -
Novel Surface Marker Helps Scientists 'Fish Out' Mammary Gland Stem Cells
April 11, 2013 — It is now possible to profile normal and cancerous mammary stem cells at an unprecedented high degree of purity. This may help identify genes that should be investigated as the next breast cancer ... > full story -
Stem Cell Proliferation and Differentiation Observed Within Hydrogel
April 11, 2013 — A new technique holds promise for studying how physical, chemical and other influences affect stem cell behavior in three-dimensions, and, ultimately, as a method to grow tissues for regenerative ... > full story -
Material Screening Method Allows More Precise Control Over Stem Cells
April 11, 2013 — When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy — including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell ... > full story -
Healing by the Clock: In Fruit Flies, Intestinal Stem-Cell Regeneration Fluctuates With the Time of Day
April 11, 2013 — Genetic screening in flies reveals that the circadian clock regulates intestinal regeneration in response to damage, meaning that gut healing fluctuates according to the time of ... > full story -
Surprising Ability of Blood Stem Cells to Respond to Emergencies
April 10, 2013 — Scientists have revealed an unexpected role for hematopoietic stem cells: They do not merely ensure the continuous renewal of our blood cells; in emergencies they are capable of producing white blood ... > full story -
Cardiopoietic 'Smart' Stem Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
April 10, 2013 — Therapy with cardiopoietic (cardiogenically-instructed) or "smart" stem cells can improve heart health for people suffering from heart failure. This is the first application in patients of ... > full story -
Spring Cleaning in Your Brain's Stem Cells?
April 10, 2013 — Deep inside your brain, a legion of stem cells lies ready to turn into new brain and nerve cells when you need them. New research shows the vital role of a type of internal “spring ... > full story -
Producing New Neurons Under All Circumstances: A Challenge That Is Just a Mouse Away
April 9, 2013 — Improving neuron production in elderly persons presenting with a decline in cognition is a major challenge facing an aging society and the emergence of neuro-degenerative conditions such as ... > full story
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