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Japanese Institute Said It Found Misconduct in Stem-Cell Studies – Wall Street Journal

Japanese Institute Said It Found Misconduct in Stem–Cell StudiesWall Street JournalTOKYO—Japan’s leading research institute on Tuesday said it found evidence of scientific misconduct in disputed studies on stem cells led by one of its scientists. Riken, a prestigious, government-funded institute, has been investigating allegations …Riken institute to discredit parts of high-profile stem cell researchGlobalPostOh Snap! … Continue reading

2014-04-01 NEWS

Major breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technology – Biology News Net (press release)

Major breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technologyBiology News Net (press release)Cell therapy is an exciting and rapidly developing area of medicine in which stem cells have the potential to repair human tissue and maintain organ function in chronic disease and age-related illnesses. But a major problem with translating current … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-31 NEWS

Major breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technology – Eureka! Science News

Eureka! Science NewsThere are two distinct phases in the production of stem cell products; proliferation (making enough cells to form large tissue) and differentiation (turning the basic stem cells into functional cells). The material environment required for these two …Breakthrough in Stem Cell Manufacturing TechnologyBioscience TechnologyCould Nottingham scientists’ discovery help people with degenerative illnesses?Nottingham Post … Continue reading

2014-03-31 NEWS

New Human Trial Shows Stem Cells are Effective for Failing Hearts – Bioscience Technology

Bioscience TechnologyPatients with severe ischemic heart disease and heart failure can benefit from a new treatment in which stem cells found in bone marrow are injected directly into the heart muscle, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s …Stem Cells May Rejuvenate Failing HeartsWebMD all 10 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-31 NEWS