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Designer switches of cell fate could streamline stem cell biology University of Wisconsin-Madison – EurekAlert (press release)

EurekAlert (press release)Designer switches of cell fate could streamline stem cell biology University of Wisconsin-MadisonEurekAlert (press release)For their experiments, the Wisconsin group started with mice fibroblasts, a cell in connective tissue, … Continue reading

Genetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cells – Science Daily

Science DailyGenetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cellsScience DailyBlood-forming stem cells, or hematopoietic stem cells, are found in the bone marrow. These cells have two unique properties: They can self-renew and, t… Continue reading

Designer switches of cell fate could streamline stem cell biology – Phys.Org

Phys.OrgDesigner switches of cell fate could streamline stem cell biologyPhys.OrgMicrograph of induced pluripotent stem cells generated from artificial transcription factors. The cells express green fluorescent protein after a key gene known as Oct4 is… Continue reading

Genetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cells – UCLA Newsroom

UCLA NewsroomGenetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cellsUCLA NewsroomResearchers from the UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology and the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem… Continue reading

Scientists find that for stem cells to be healthy, telomere length has to be just right – Medical Xpress

Medical XpressScientists find that for stem cells to be healthy, telomere length has to be just rightMedical XpressThe finding, which appears in the December 5, 2016, issue of Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, deepens our understanding of stem… Continue reading

Genetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cells – Medical Xpress

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Genetic factors control regenerative properties of blood-forming stem cells Medical Xpress Blood-forming stem cells, or hematopoietic stem cells, are found in the bone marrow. These cells have two unique properties: They can self-renew and, through a process called differentiation, they can form any type of blood cell. A healthy immune … New report shares details about the stem cell therapy market that will be worth USD 60.94 billion by 2022WhaTech Stem Cell Therapy Market Is Expecting Worldwide Growth By 2020 – Persistence Market Research StudyNewsMaker (press release) all 5 news articles »

Xconomy

Watertown’s Selecta will license technology to speed gene therapy development The Boston Globe Under the agreement, eight-year-old Selecta — which went public in June — will license its proprietary synthetic vaccine particles technology to Philadephia-based Spark for use in experimental gene therapies targeting hemophilia A and up to four … Fresh Off ASH Data, Spark Teams With Selecta to Boost Gene TherapiesXconomy Spark Therapeutics licenses nanoparticle technology for possible use in gene therapyPhilly.com Spark teams up with Selecta on gene therapiesBioPharma Dive all 13 news articles »

Telegraph.co.uk

Woodford-backed ReNeuron moves into final trials for stem–cell stroke treatment Telegraph.co.uk ReNeuron is pressing ahead with final clinical trials for an experimental stem–cell treatment that could help stroke patients after encouraging results from an earlier study. The company, which is backed by top fund manager Neil Woodford, is developing … ReNeuron says stem cells improved motor function in stroke studyReuters Stroke patients heading overseas for ‘stem cell tourism’ sparks safety concernsABC Online ReNeuron: Stem–cell therapy helped stroke patientsMarketWatch FierceBiotech –HealthCanal.com (press release) (blog) all 12 news articles »