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Study sheds light on tiny environments that stem cells occupy in animal bodies – News-Medical.net

Study sheds light on tiny environments that stem cells occupy in animal bodiesNews-Medical.netJohns Hopkins researchers have discovered an unexpected phenomenon in the organs that produce sperm in fruit flies: When a certain kind of stem cell is killed off experimentally, another group of non-stem cells can come out of retirement to replace them. …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-04-21 NEWS

Stem Cells Increase in Cancer Patients, Possibly From Drug Resistance – Guardian Liberty Voice

Guardian Liberty Voicestem cells Drugs most commonly used to treat breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers eventually become ineffective and actually encourage drug-resistance and tumor growth through the development of cancer stem cells. A new study from the University of …Cancer stem cells linked to drug resistanceMedical XpressThis Cell Is The Source Of Most Cases Of … Continue reading

2014-04-20 NEWS

In stem-cell research, health benefits outweigh the risks of copying humans – Washington Post

In stem–cell research, health benefits outweigh the risks of copying humansWashington PostFor the last few years, the promising field of stem–cell research has focused on a technique that skirts various ethical concerns about the treatment of human embryos and the potential to clone whole human beings. But last week, U.S. and South Korean … …read … Continue reading

2014-04-20 NEWS