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Japanese lab finds ‘inappropriate handling’ of data in stem cell research paper – U.S. News & World Report

Japanese lab finds ‘inappropriate handling’ of data in stem cell research paperU.S. News & World ReportTOKYO (AP) — A Japanese government-funded laboratory says it has found “inappropriate handling” of data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper, but has yet to discover anything that amounts to misconduct. Officials of RIKEN research institute … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-14 NEWS

RIKEN committee: Researchers made mistakes in STAP stem cell studies – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles TimesThe Japanese research institution at the center of a growing controversy over a new type of stem cells said Friday that its investigation of four scientists has confirmed two instances of “inappropriate” behavior but that neither case was severe enough …Hong Kong Scientist Casts Doubt on Stem–Cell StudyWall Street JournalJapanese Lab Investigating Its … Continue reading

2014-03-14 NEWS

Stem cell therapy may benefit patients with debilitating heart failure – News-Medical.net

Stem cell therapy may benefit patients with debilitating heart failureNews-Medical.netResearchers want to know whether patients with debilitating heart failure can benefit by having their own stem cells injected into their ailing heart muscle. The severe condition is ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy, a currently incurable condition … and more …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-14 NEWS