Daily MailA Japanese scientist who published a paper claiming ordinary cells could be turned into stem cells by bathing them in acid has today been forced to apologise after she was accused of falsifying data. Haruko Obokata, 30, choked back tears during a …Japanese Scientist Apologizes for Errors in Stem–Cell ResearchWall Street JournalJapan Stem Cell … Continue reading
Bone marrow stem cells show promise in stroke treatmentMedical XpressIn an analysis of published research, neurologist Dr. Steven Cramer and biomedical engineer Weian Zhao identified 46 studies that examined the use of mesenchymal stromal cells – a type of multipotent adult stem cells mostly processed from bone marrow … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Newswise (press release)Newswise — NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2014) – Dr. Mahendra Rao, who has directed the Center for Regenerative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NIH CRM) since 2010, will join The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute as …Stemedica Appoints NIH Center for Regenerative Medicine Founding Director Dr …The … Continue reading
Japan stem cell researcher still backing discredited studyCBS NewsThe phenomenon of ordinary cells transforming into stem cells under the influence of external stimulus was “confirmed many times for a fact,” Obokata said at the press conference in the western city of Osaka. She said she could replicate her results … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Embattled Stem Cell Researcher Apologizes but Defends Her WorkScience AAASTOKYO—In her first appearance before the press since her claims of an astounding breakthrough in stem cell research started unraveling, Haruko Obokata, of the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology in Kobe, Japan, apologized for the trouble she has … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
EU urged to maintain stem cell research fundingRTE.ieA coalition of leading funders of biomedical research, scientific societies and patient groups has called on EU institutions to oppose a campaign seeking a ban on the financing of stem cell research and other studies that involve the destruction of … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Japan stem cell scientist stands by ‘phoney’ research (Update)Phys.OrgA young female scientist accused of fabricating data made a tearful apology live on Japanese television Wednesday for “mistakes” in her research, but insisted her ground-breaking conclusions on stem cells were accurate. Haruko Obokata, 30, blamed her … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Verastem Presents Data on Cancer Stem Cell-Targeting Agents at the 2014 …Business Wire (press release)CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verastem, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSTM), focused on discovering and developing drugs to treat cancer by the targeted killing of cancer stem cells, today announced the presentation of scientific data at the American … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading