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Breast reconstruction surgery receiving boost from stem cell technique – Genetic Literacy Project

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2015-07-28 NEWS

Breast reconstruction surgery receiving boost from stem cell technique
Genetic Literacy Project
When it comes to tissue reconstruction, Oscar Ochoa, a plastic surgeon at the PRMA Center for Advanced Breast Reconstruction in San Antonio, Texas, says that the next big step will involve stem cells—immature cells that can, in theory, grow into

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2015-07-28 NEWS

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University of Toronto gets $114-million from Ottawa for stem cell research
The Globe and Mail
“We anticipate discovering and developing new therapeutic options,” said Peter Zandstra, Canada Research Chair in Stem Cell Engineering and one of the program’s architects. “This is a unique opportunity to bring together groups of researchers to solve …
U of T gets $114M grant for stem cell researchCBC.ca
$114M grant to fund cutting-edge stem cell research at U of TToronto Star
New Stem Cell Delivery Method Shows Promise For Treating End Stage Heart FailureClinical Leader
The New Indian Express –The Hindu –PR Newswire (press release)
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2015-07-28 NEWS

The Globe and Mail

University of Toronto gets $114-million from Ottawa for stem cell research
The Globe and Mail
“We anticipate discovering and developing new therapeutic options,” said Peter Zandstra, Canada Research Chair in Stem Cell Engineering and one of the program’s architects. “This is a unique opportunity to bring together groups of researchers to solve …
U of T gets $114M grant for stem cell researchCBC.ca
$114M grant to fund cutting-edge stem cell research at U of TToronto Star
New Stem Cell Delivery Method Shows Promise For Treating End Stage Heart FailureClinical Leader
The New Indian Express –The Hindu –PR Newswire (press release)
all 18 news articles »
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2015-07-28 NEWS

Singularity Hub

How Stem Cells May Save Your Life—and Even Extend It
Singularity Hub
Every one of these cells, those in your brain, lungs, liver, skin, and everywhere else, derives from a single pluripotent type of cell called a stem cell. This post is about how stem cells are going to change medicine forever, extend life, and
Stem cells course separates fact from fiction, touching on clones and cyborgsUSC News

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