Wall Street JournalThe Nature papers said mouse stem cells could easily be created in a laboratory dish by dipping blood cells into a mild acid solution. If the technique could be adapted to work on human cells, it would promise to transform the treatment for a range of …Institution to discuss probe into STAP stem … Continue reading
Japan to retract stem cell study?NinemsnA Japanese research institute is likely to retract a study that promised a revolutionary way to create stem cells over claims its data was faulty, reports say, dealing a huge blow to what was touted as a game-changing discovery. 9RAW: Mother chases … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Wall Street Journal (blog)The Riken science institute is holding a news conference to address concerns about the research of a 30-year-old scientist whose work promised a revolutionary new way to create stem cells. Earlier Friday, after weeks of evading the media spotlight …Institution to discuss probe into STAP stem cell controversyLos Angeles TimesAcademic social network … Continue reading
Los Angeles TimesIt was hailed as a remarkable scientific breakthrough, one that could potentially revolutionize medicine by enabling the speedy production of highly versatile stem cells. Now, barely two months after scientists published papers in Nature claiming to …Hong Kong Scientist Casts Doubt on Stem–Cell StudyWall Street JournalLead author of stem cell papers intends to … Continue reading
STAP Stem Cell Study Boo BooNational Review OnlineA bit ago, a stem cell researcher made international headlines claiming to have turned skin cells into pluripotent stem cells (STAP) using an acid bath–a seeming advance beyoned induced pluripotent stem cells. But other researchers have been unable to … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Hong Kong Scientist Casts Doubt on Stem–Cell StudyWall Street JournalA scientist in Hong Kong who has tried several times to replicate the findings of a high-profile Japanese stem–cell study said the technique doesn’t work and has put the details of his findings on a publicly accessible website. “I’m giving up on it … and more … Continue reading
Alabama stem cell research efforts get anonymous $1M giftBirmingham Business Journal“This donor’s generosity and foresight will ensure that stem cell research moves forward and thrives in Alabama, adding to the economic well-being of our state, while making strides toward life-changing impacts for patients who we hope will benefit … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
The Times of IsraelBritish Prime Minister David Cameron looks through a microscope at half-developed embryonic stem cells as Dr. Sharona Even-Ram of the Hadassah Medical Center tells him and President Shimon Peres about how the cells can be used to treat Parkinson’s … …read more &nbs… Continue reading