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Organ stem cells ‘have sexual identity’ – Irish Examiner

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2016-02-17

Irish Examiner

Organ stem cells ‘have sexual identity’
Irish Examiner
It is commonly believed that non-reproductive organs are the same in both sexes – but a new study suggests that stem cells of these organs *know* whether they are male or female. The study discovered a set of genes that may be responsible for
A Deeper Take on Our Sexual NatureNewswise (press release)
Organs may know whether they are ‘male’ or ‘female’ and can switchDaily Mail
Organs Have Sexual Identity, Study SaysLaboratory Equipment

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2016-02-17

Jewish Journal

Lifestyle California, Israel to partner on stem cell research
Jewish Journal
8 to witness the signing of an agreement between Israel’s Ministry of Science and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to collaborate on stem cell research. It follows a 2014 Memorandum of Understanding to promote collaboration and …
Israeli Entrepreneur Sets to Take Stem Cell Research to the NASDAQ Trading FloorThe Jewish Voice
Cellect Raises $2M For Stem Cell TherapyNoCamels – Israeli Innovation News (press release) (blog)

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2016-02-17

Harnesslink

Stem cell therapy update
Harnesslink
Koch explains, “They are easy to make into cartilage cells and better at it than other alternatives such as using cells from bone marrow, adipose tissue and equine-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC).” iPSC cells were explored by PhD Candidate, Sarah …
Lab-engineered equine cartilage could get first live trial next yearHorsetalk

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2016-02-17

Minerva Discovers Naïve Stem Cell Growth Factor
Business Wire (press release)
WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Minerva Biotechnologies, a leading cancer and stem cell development company announces publication of their latest research article in the journal Stem Cells: “A Primitive Growth Factor, NME7-AB, Is Sufficient to …

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2016-02-17

Metro

Tommy Simpson needs you to become donor’s on the stem cell register to save his life
Metro
Your help is needed to try and save the life of this little boy who fell seriously ill just before Christmas and is now battling leukaemia. Tommy Simpson is only four and loves nothing more than messing around with his toy aeroplanes or putting on his