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The Fat Stopper: Protein That Regulates the Creation of Fat Cells Identified
April 23, 2012 — A student may have found the key to keep fat cells from forming. He believes he has identified the trigger that turns a stem cell into a fat cell. Located on the surface of cells, the trigger, a ... > full story -
Two Distinguishable Gene Groups Identified: One 'Normal' and the Other Problematic
April 23, 2012 — Researchers have identified two distinguishable groups of genes: those that produce very abundant biochemical products in the cell and function properly in the majority of biological processes, and a ... > full story -
'Housekeeping' Mechanism for Brain Stem Cells Discovered
April 22, 2012 — Researchers have identified a molecular pathway that controls the retention and release of the brain’s stem cells. The discovery offers new insights into normal and abnormal neurologic ... > full story -
Human Neural Stem Cells With Tumor Targeting Ability Discovered
April 20, 2012 — Could engineered human stem cells hold the key to cancer survival? Scientists have discovered that neural stem cells possess the innate ability to target tumor cells outside the central nervous ... > full story -
New Stem Cell Found in Brain: Finding Could Be Key to Developing Methods to Heal and Repair Brain Injury and Disease
April 20, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain. These cells can proliferate and form several different cell types -- most importantly, they can form new brain cells. Scientists hope ... > full story -
New Findings in Breast Cancer Contradict Current Views on Cancer Stem Cells
April 18, 2012 — Luminal-like breast cancer cells with no detectable stem cell qualities can generate larger tumors than their basal-like counterparts. This contradicts prevailing beliefs and could impact future ... > full story -
Photoreceptor Transplant Restores Vision in Mice
April 18, 2012 — Scientists have shown for the first time that transplanting light-sensitive photoreceptors into the eyes of visually impaired mice can restore their ... > full story -
Scientists Regenerate Damaged Mouse Hearts by Transforming Scar Tissue Into Beating Heart Muscle
April 18, 2012 — Scientists have announced a medical breakthrough that one day may help doctors restore hearts damaged by heart attacks -- by converting scar-forming cardiac cells into beating heart ... > full story -
Hair Regeneration from Adult Stem Cells
April 18, 2012 — Scientists have demonstrated “functional hair regeneration from adult stem cells.” This is a substantial advance in the development of next-generation of “organ replacement ... > full story -
Neural Stem Cell Regulator Identified: Lack of Regulator Can Cause Neural Tube Defects
April 16, 2012 — Researchers have found that lack of a specific gene can interrupt neural tube ... > full story
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