Science CodexShe adds, “We did these experiments in the fly because Drosophila stem cells, in the intestine, are very much like the stem cells in our intestine, and it’s a lot easier to do experiments in flies than humans or even mice.” Further, Markstein explains … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Japanese scientist wants own “breakthrough” stem cell study retractedCBS NewsResearchers in Boston and Japan said in January they created stem cells from various tissues of newborn mice. If the same technique worked in humans, it could provide a new way to grow tissue for treating illnesses like diabetes and Parkinson’s disease … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Several FDA-approved anti-cancer drugs induce stem cell tumors, perhaps …EurekAlert (press release)AMHERST, Mass.– Using a new approach to systematically test chemotherapy drugs in an unusual animal model, a research team led by University of Massachusetts Amherst molecular biologist Michele Markstein, with Norbert Perrimon at Harvard Medical … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Scientist urges withdrawal of his own “breakthrough” stem cell researchFirstpostRobin Lovell-Badge, a stem cell expert at Britain’s National Institute for Medical Research, cautioned against premature assumptions on whether the research was flawed. “I have an open mind on this,” he told Reuters. “I’m waiting to hear from several … …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Medical XpressDrosophila intestines provide ‘ready-made stem cell microenvironments’ that are ‘difficult-to-impossible’ to create in petri dishes, offering an unconventional screen that allows researchers to test drugs in vivo. Credit: University of Massachusetts … and more …read more &nbs… Continue reading
ReutersRobin Lovell-Badge, a stem cell expert at Britain’s National Institute for Medical Research, cautioned against premature assumptions on whether the research was flawed. “I have an open mind on this,” he told Reuters. “I’m waiting to hear from several …Co-Author of Stem–Cell Paper Asks for RetractionWall Street JournalCall for acid-bath stem–cell paper to be retractedNature.com … Continue reading
BBC NewsA Japanese scientist behind a seemingly groundbreaking stem cell study says the findings should be withdrawn amid doubts over its quality. It was reported in January that dipping cells in acid could cheaply and quickly convert them into stem cells. …read more &nbs… Continue reading
Prominent scientist calls for stem cell studies to be withdrawnBoston GlobeAccording to Japanese news reports, a respected scientist and co-author of two high-profile papers that described a controversial technique for creating stem cells has called for the studies to be withdrawn because of errors. For weeks, the papers … …read more &nbs… Continue reading