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In effort to treat rare blinding disease, researchers turn stem cells into blood vessels – Medical Xpress

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2018-02-13 NEWS

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In effort to treat rare blinding disease, researchers turn stem cells into blood vessels
Medical Xpress
Now, in a study published February 13 in Science Signaling, Lin’s team discovered that a chemical compound that activates ATF6 also converts patient-derived stem cells into blood vessels. “We wanted to see if there was a way to correct this gene defect

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Pittsburgh research giants unveil landmark $200M immunotherapy center to combat cancer and aging
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Now, scientists in the emerging field of immunotherapy are using advanced science and engineering to turn the immune system into a tool that can solve some of humanity’s most pressing health problems. Two of Pittsburgh’s research powerhouses — the
UPMC, Pitt to invest $200 million in immunotherapy research facility …Tribune-Review
Futuristic immunotherapy treatments are already in usePittsburgh Post-Gazette
UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center focuses on the futurePittsburgh Business Times
Patch.com –WPXI Pittsburgh –WTAE Pittsburgh
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2018-02-13 NEWS

GeekWire

Pittsburgh research giants unveil landmark $200M immunotherapy center to combat cancer and aging
GeekWire
Now, scientists in the emerging field of immunotherapy are using advanced science and engineering to turn the immune system into a tool that can solve some of humanity’s most pressing health problems. Two of Pittsburgh’s research powerhouses — the
UPMC, Pitt to invest $200 million in immunotherapy research facility …Tribune-Review
Futuristic immunotherapy treatments are already in usePittsburgh Post-Gazette
UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center focuses on the futurePittsburgh Business Times
Patch.com –WPXI Pittsburgh –WTAE Pittsburgh
all 17 news articles »