An ancient virus may be the reason human stem cells can transformThe VergeThe embryonic stem cells responsible for producing every other type of cell in the human body gained their power from an ancient virus that copied itself into our DNA millions of years ago, according to new research. National Geographic reports that … …read … Continue reading
National GeographicA virus that invaded the genomes of humanity’s ancestors millions of years ago now plays a critical role in the embryonic stem cells from which all cells in the human body derive, new research shows. The discovery sheds light on the role viruses play … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
India.Com HealthA rhythmically contracting cuff made of cardiac muscle cells surrounds the vein acting as a ‘mini heart’ to aid blood flow through venous segments. The cuff can be made of a patient’s own adult stem cells, eliminating the chance of implant rejection … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
‘Mini heart’ created from stem cell!Daijiworld.comA rhythmically contracting cuff made of cardiac muscle cells surrounds the vein acting as a ‘mini heart’ to aid blood flow through venous segments. The cuff can be made of a patient’s own adult stem cells, eliminating the chance of implant rejection … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
‘Mini heart’ created from stem cell!Business StandardA rhythmically contracting cuff made of cardiac muscle cells surrounds the vein acting as a ‘mini heart’ to aid blood flow through venous segments. The cuff can be made of a patient’s own adult stem cells, eliminating the chance of implant rejection … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
UC Davis Researcher Spearheads Groundbreaking Stem Cell FindCBS LocalSACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The UC Davis Medical Center has the first lab in the country to find stem cells in an adult bladder. “Stem cells from humans have been turned into almost any other tissue in the body,” said Dr. Eric Kurzrock from the UC Davis … … Continue reading
Ottawa CitizenOTTAWA — More than 150 Ottawans crammed into Westboro restaurant Gezellig Saturday morning to have their cheeks swabbed and join the stem cell donor registry list at a “Swab-a-thon.” Many of those were spurred on by the courageous story of leukemia … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
WND.comIn just two months, two papers revealing a simple way to turn adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells went from being heralded as ground-breaking to being investigated over their credibility. Stem cell research is touted as the way to a medical …The Green Edit: stem cells in skincareTelegraph.co.uk all 2 news articles …read more &nbs… Continue reading