Stem cell controversy sets back Japanese scienceAlabama’s13.comTOKYO (AP) – The finding that a lead researcher falsified data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper is a setback for Japan’s efforts to promote its advanced research, but also a symptom of the pressure for breakthroughs in the field, experts say. and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell controversy sets back Japanese scienceMyFox AustinTOKYO (AP) – The finding that a lead researcher falsified data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper is a setback for Japan’s efforts to promote its advanced research, but also a symptom of the pressure for breakthroughs in the field, experts say. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem cell controversy sets back Japanese scienceWKRG-TVTOKYO (AP) – The finding that a lead researcher falsified data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper is a setback for Japan’s efforts to promote its advanced research, but also a symptom of the pressure for breakthroughs in the field, experts say. and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
UW scientists make strides for stem cell researchDailyuw“We have known for a while now that stem cells derived earlier developmentally, in what we call the ‘naive state,’ are more potent,” UW professor and researcher Hannele Ruohola-Baker said. “They are better at differentiating into all the different cell … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
CIRM Offers Update on State’s Stem Cell Research ProgressCalifornia HealthlineAt UC-Davis last week, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine gave an update on the state’s progress in stem cell research, the Sacramento Business Journal reports (Robertson, Sacramento Business Journal, 4/1).What’s happening with stem cell research in California?Sacramento Business Journal all 2 news articles …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem Cell Study Data Fabricated, Investigators SayWebMDApril 2, 2014 — Data was fabricated by the lead author of a stem cell study that received worldwide attention when it was published in the journal Nature earlier this year, according to the Japanese institute where the research took place. The … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Rocky Mountain CollegianEhrhart explained that every tissue in the adult body has what are called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) that are best at turning into connective tissue, bone and ligaments. Ehrhart explains that normally bone heals very well on its own and has … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Biologist claims controversial stem–cell method might workNature.com (blog)A Hong Kong developmental biologist says he has succeeded in reproducing a method of reprogramming cells to an embryonic like state by applying mechanical stress. The surprising new development, which the author describes as a “megatwist”, took … …read more &nbs… Continue reading