Dozens of new gene targets for cancer immunotherapy found with CRISPR – BioNews
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Dozens of new gene targets for cancer immunotherapy found with CRISPR
BioNews Over a 100 new genes that may be essential for cancer immunotherapy to work have been identified using a new CRISPR-based screen. Immunotherapy is a mode of treatment which uses a patient’s own immune system to destroy cancer cells, which can be … |
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (press release) |
Stem Cell Injections Rejuvenate Aging Rat Hearts
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (press release) Researchers at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have shown that injecting cardiac stem cells from young rats into the hearts of old rats can help to reverse the natural cardiac aging process. Results from the studies, led by Eduardo Marbán, M.D., Ph.D … Could this ‘CURE’ heart ageing? Scientists rejuvenate old hearts by injecting younger stem cells in world-first …Daily Mail Specialized stem cells may rejuvenate aged heartsMedical News Today Cardiac stem cells from young hearts could rejuvenate old hearts, new study showsEurekAlert (press release) |
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‘Unexpected fountain of youth’ found in cardiac stem cells, says researcher
CNN (CNN) Cardiac stem cells derived from young hearts helped reverse the signs of aging when directly injected into the old hearts of elderly rats, a study published Monday in the European Heart Journal demonstrated. The old rats appeared newly … Stem Cell Injections Rejuvenate Aging Rat HeartsGenetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (press release) Specialized stem cells may rejuvenate aged heartsMedical News Today Cardiac stem cells from young hearts could rejuvenate old heartsScience Daily Daily Mail all 5 news articles » |
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Phase 1 Trial Recruitment Complete for Atara’s ATA188 T-cell Immunotherapy for Progressive MS
Multiple Sclerosis News Today Atara Biotherapeutics recently published an update of the company’s quarterly financial results and operational highlights, including the advancement of its T-cell based immunotherapy strategies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and cancer. One of the … |
Genetic Literacy Project |
CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Embryo Research
Foreign Affairs News that U.S. scientists led by Oregon Health and Sciences University biologist Shoukrat Mitalipov have used the gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to modify the DNA of human embryos has led to renewed debate over human genetic engineering. Viewpoint: Don’t expect the first CRISPR baby to be born in the USGenetic Literacy Project |
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International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Operating Results for the Three and Six-Months ended June 30, 2017
GlobeNewswire (press release) CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB:ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) (“ISCO” or “the Company”), a California-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem … |
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International Stem Cell Corporation Announces Operating Results for the Three and Six-Months ended June 30, 2017
Nasdaq 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCQB:ISCO) (www.internationalstemcell.com) (“ISCO” or “the Company”), a California-based clinical stage biotechnology company developing novel stem cell-based therapies and … |