Biologist claims controversial stem–cell method might workNature.com (blog)A Hong Kong developmental biologist says he has succeeded in reproducing a method of reprogramming cells to an embryonic like state by applying mechanical stress. The surprising new development, which the author describes as a “megatwist”, took … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Japan finds fraudulent steps in ‘breakthrough’ stem cell paperYahoo NewsTOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s top research body on Tuesday accused the lead writer of stem cell papers hailed as a game-changer in the field of medical biology of misconduct involving fabrication, but the scientist called the findings unacceptable. Two … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Stem Cell Controversy Sets Back Japanese ScienceNBCNews.comThe finding that a researcher falsified data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper is a setback for Japan’s efforts to promote its advanced research, experts say. The government-funded Riken Center for Development Biology in Kobe, Japan said … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
MedPage TodayA Japanese researcher has been found guilty of misconduct for falsifying data in papers describing a new way to generate stem cells. The Ebola outbreak in Guinea — which has already killed 83 people — has spread to the West African nation’s capital … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Boston GlobeA dramatic advance in creating stem cells for research received a serious blow Tuesday when a Japanese scientist who led the work was accused of fraud by her own institute. The RIKEN Institute announced that its scientist, Haruko Obokata, was guilty of …Stem–Cell Scientist Guilty of Falsifying DataTIMERising Japanese scientist faked heralded stem cell … Continue reading
CNNResearchers said in January they had developed a new method of making stem cells. Mouse cells were “stressed” in several ways, such as by being placed in an acidic environment. Researchers were then able to use those cells to generate various tissues … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
News-Medical.netThe study observed that the global umbilical cord blood stem cell market is forecasted to reach market value over $11.5 billion in 2014 from $ 6.5 billion in 2012. Developments and approvals for novel cord blood stem cells therapies is expected to …New micro-environment could be major advance for stem cell growth strategiesR & D … Continue reading
Stem cell controversy sets back Japanese scienceSacramento BeeTOKYO — The finding that a lead researcher falsified data in a widely heralded stem–cell research paper is a setback for Japan’s efforts to promote its advanced research, but also a symptom of the pressure for breakthroughs in the field, experts say. …read more &nbs… Continue reading