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Why lab-made stem cells might fail: Errors in DNA folding – Science Daily

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Science Daily

Why lab-made stem cells might fail: Errors in DNA folding
Science Daily
Induced pluripotent stem cells hold promise for regenerative medicine because they can, in theory, turn into any type of tissue and because they are made from a patient’s own adult cells, guaranteeing compatibility. However, the technique that turns
Why lab-made stem cells sometimes failPenn Current

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Stem cell gene therapy for fatal childhood disease ready for human trial
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Dr Brian Bigger, who leads the Stem Cell and Neurotherapies Laboratory at The University of Manchester and developed the technique in partnership with the Trust scientists said: “This license agreement with Orchard will allow us to take the technique

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Medical Xpress

Stem cell gene therapy for fatal childhood disease ready for human trial
Medical Xpress
Dr Brian Bigger, who leads the Stem Cell and Neurotherapies Laboratory at The University of Manchester and developed the technique in partnership with the Trust scientists, said: “This license agreement with Orchard will allow us to take the technique

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European Biotechnology News

Financing: €21.5m for Oxford stem cell spinout
European Biotechnology News
Plans are well advanced for the subsequent launch of OxStem Cardio, OxStem Neuro and OxStem Ocular to apply the stem cell technology to developing therapies for cardiac failure, neurodegenerative diseases, and macular degeneration. The driving force …
Oxford University spinoff OxStem gains record funding, big namesFierceBiotech

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CBC.ca

Ottawa becoming hub for stem cell research thanks to collaborative approach
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Ottawa is becoming a hub for stem cell research thanks to a collaborative approach that allows scientists to easily turn research into clinical trials, said scientists at a Stem Cell 101 forum held Tuesday evening at the Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus
Five questions about stemcell transplants in OntarioToronto Star

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