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Dez Bryant got a stem-cell injection in his ankle, ‘Dr.’ Jerry Jones explains – Washington Post

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2015-10-12

Washington Post

Dez Bryant got a stemcell injection in his ankle, ‘Dr.’ Jerry Jones explains
Washington Post
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was given an injection of stem cells to accelerate the healing process in his broken right foot. Bryant, who has been out since the team’s Sept. 13 opener, received an injection of stem cells from the bone marrow

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2015-10-12

Phys.Org

RNA’s part in determining the health of stem cells
Phys.Org
What makes stem cells so interesting is that they are pluripotent: they have the potential to become any cell in an organism. Their ability to differentiate into any cell and be used to replace those that are damaged or diseased holds promise, but only

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2015-10-12

Medical Daily

Novartis increases stake in stem cell group
PharmaTimes
Novartis is investing a further $15 million in Israeli stem cell specialist Gamida after turning down a buyout option earlier this year. This increases Novartis’ stake in the company by 2.5 percent. The investment will be used to advance Gamina’s
Novartis Will Invest another $15 Million in Gamida Cell Totaling to $50M Times Gazette
Novartis Buys Another 2.5% In Israel’s Gamida CellMedical Daily
The Ticker: Tel Aviv Shares Trade Quietly Despite UnrestHaaretz

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2015-10-12

BBC News

First ‘in womb’ stem cell trial to begin
BBC News
The first clinical trial injecting foetal stem cells into babies still in the womb has been announced. It is hoped the cells, which are able to transform into a range of tissues, will lessen symptoms of incurable brittle bone disease. The trial
Stem cell jabs for babies in womb could end curse of brittle bonesDaily Mail
Aged neurons can now be generated using stem cell technologySpace Daily
Researchers Learn How to Grow Old Brain CellsLab Manager | News (press release) (blog)

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2015-10-12

BBC News

First ‘in womb’ stem cell trial to begin
BBC News
The first clinical trial injecting foetal stem cells into babies still in the womb has been announced. It is hoped the cells, which are able to transform into a range of tissues, will lessen symptoms of incurable brittle bone disease. The trial
Stem cell jabs for babies in womb could end curse of brittle bonesDaily Mail

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2015-10-11

Biologist Leads Research Shedding Light On Stem Cells
Imperial Valley News
The results show that the enzyme aminopeptidase in the stem cell niche – in this case, the area where stem cells are found in the testicular tissue in fruit flies — plays a role in both of these functions. How the niche itself plays this role, however