Stem Cell :: Stem cells speed growth of healthy liver tissue
For the first time, researchers have used adult bone marrow stem cells to regenerate healthy human liver tissue, according to a study published in the April issue of the journal Radiology.
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Gene :: Scientists explore genetics and society
Fertility expert and BBC presenter Lord Robert Winston is to open an international conference exploring genetic breakthroughs and controversies, organised by Cardiff and Lancaster Universities.
Stem Cell :: Scientists unlock mystery of embryonic stem cell signaling pathway
A newly discovered small molecule called IQ-1 plays a key role in preventing embryonic stem cells from differentiating into one or more specific cell types, allowing them to instead continue growing and dividing indefinitely, according to research performed by a team of scientists who have recently joined the stem-cell research efforts at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.
Cancer :: Smart therapies for breast cancer, ovarian cancer
New non-toxic and targeted therapies for metastatic breast and ovarian cancers may now be possible, thanks to a discovery by a team of researchers at the University of British Columbia.
Stem Cell :: California awards comprehensive stem cell reseach grants
Scientists at the Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Medicine at UCLA received two comprehensive research grants from the state as part of the second round of funding for embryonic stem cell research since voters approved Proposition 71 in November 2004.
Cancer :: New cell type identified in cancer development
Scientists have discovered a new type of cell that appears to play a role in the development of cancer ? a highly volatile, precancerous stem cell that can either remain benign or become malignant, depending upon environmental cues.
Stem Cell :: Chemical cues turn embryonic stem cells into cerebellar neurons
In order to differentiate and specialize, stem cells require very specific environmental cues in a very specific order, and scientists have so far been unable to prod them to go through each of the necessary steps. But now, for the first time, a study in mice by Rockefeller University scientists shows that embryonic stem cells implanted in the brain appear to develop into fully differentiated granule neurons, the most plentiful neuron in the cerebellum.
Neurology :: Stem cells may benefit people with neurodegenerative disease
Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) hold great promise forbenefiting degenerative diseases, and do so by invoking multiplemechanisms. Such cells can be grown in a manner compatible with clinicaluse (i.e., without animal feeder layers) and even without the need forimmunosuppression.
Stem Cell :: Type of stem cell found to reside in transplanted lungs
A new study involving a type of stem cells from the lungs of transplant patients demonstrates for the first time that these progenitor cells reside in adult organs and are not derived from bone marrow, which leads to the possibility that the cells may be able to help with the rejection of donated organs and with various kinds of lung disease.
Pancreatic Cancer :: Pancreatic cancer linked to smoking
Researchers at Michigan State University have added yet another piece to the puzzle that links cigarette smoking with cancer of the pancreas, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.