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Protein Switch Dictates Cellular Fate: Stem Cell or Neuron – Newswise (press release)

Protein Switch Dictates Cellular Fate: Stem Cell or NeuronNewswise (press release)Newswise — Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that a well-known protein has a new function: It acts in a biological circuit to determine whether an immature neural cell remains in a stem-like … and more …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2014-02-13 NEWS

New stem cell method may eliminate need for blood donations to maintain … – Medical Xpress

New stem cell method may eliminate need for blood donations to maintain …Medical XpressResearchers reporting online February 13 in the Cell Press journal Cell Stem Cell recently found a way to create platelets without the need for donated blood, an advance that could possibly erase supply shortages and ensure platelet treatments for all …Scientist Claims … Continue reading

2014-02-13 NEWS

Scientists discover pre-leukemic stem cell at root of cancer – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.caTORONTO – Canadian researchers have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be at the root of acute myeloid leukemia and also be the “bad actor” that evades chemotherapy and triggers a relapse in patients who have gone into remission.New stem–cell method offers another alternative to embryonic researchNational Catholic ReporterResearchers discover pre-leukemic stem cell that … Continue reading

2014-02-13 NEWS

Researchers discover pre-leukemic stem cell that triggers relapse in patients … – News-Medical.net

Researchers discover pre-leukemic stem cell that triggers relapse in patients …News-Medical.netCancer researchers led by stem cell scientist Dr. John Dick have discovered a pre-leukemic stem cell that may be the first step in initiating disease and also the culprit that evades therapy and triggers relapse in patients with acute myeloid leukemia … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

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