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Stem cells from patients offer model, drug-discovery platform for early-onset … – News-Medical.net

Stem cells from patients offer model, drug-discovery platform for early-onset …News-Medical.netHarvard stem cell scientists have successfully converted skins cells from patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s into the types of neurons that are affected by the disease, making it possible for the first time to study this leading form of dementia in … and more …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-05 NEWS

Parents resilient after their children undergo stem cell transplant – Oncology Nurse Advisor

Parents resilient after their children undergo stem cell transplantOncology Nurse AdvisorA child’s illness can challenge a parent’s well-being. However, a recent study shows that, in the case of stem cell transplantation in a child, parents feel increased distress at the time of the procedure, but eventually recover to normal levels of … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-04 NEWS

Alzheimer’s in a dish: Stem cells from patients offer model and drug-discovery … – Medical Xpress

Medical XpressHarvard stem cell scientists Tracy Young-Pearse (left) and Christina Muratore have converted skins cells from patients with early-onset Alzheimer’s into the types of neurons affected by the disease, making it possible to study Alzheimer’s in living …Alzheimer’s in a dishScienceBlog.com (blog) all 6 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-04 NEWS

New Stem Cell Research May Reveal Insight into Muscle Repair, Recovery – Physical Therapy Products

New Stem Cell Research May Reveal Insight into Muscle Repair, RecoveryPhysical Therapy ProductsResearchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have conducted a stem cell research study that sheds light on why normal aging is accompanied by a diminished ability to regain strength and mobility after a muscle injury. According to a … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-03-03 NEWS