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UMMS develops new technology to study stem cells – News from the University of Massachusetts

UMMS develops new technology to study stem cellsNews from the University of MassachusettsScientists at UMass Medical School have developed a new technology for manipulating gene expression in human pluripotent stem cells (hPSC). Published in the journal Development, the breakthrough will allow researchers to dissect the underlying … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

2013-12-30 NEWS

Researchers Fast-Forward Stem Cell Aging to Study Degenerative Diseases – Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (press release) (blog)

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (press release) (blog)Pictured: Stem cell-derived nerve cells exposed to progerin When stem–cell-derived nerve cells exposed to progerin (shown in green) begin to degenerate, their long, branch-like processes progressively shorten, then disappear. The top right cell is … …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

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Qatar Biomedical Research Institute participates in World Stem Cell Summit – Al-Bawaba

Al-BawabaA delegation from Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) made a big impression by attending its first World Stem Cell Summit in America this year, with two scientists presenting research posters and Executive Director Dr Abdelali Haoudi speaking in …QBRI team attends World Stem Cell Summit in USGulf Times all 3 news articles …read more   &nbs… Continue reading

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