Stem cells police themselves to reduce scarring, Stanford study finds Stanford University Medical CenterEurekAlert (press release)The researchers studied a protein called platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha, or PDGFR alpha, that sits on the s… Continue reading
Defining immortality of stem cells to identify novel anti-aging …Science DailyWith age, somatic cells such as neurons lose their ability to maintain the quality of their protein content. Pluripotent stem cells, on the contrary, do not age and … Continue reading
Phys.OrgDefining immortality of stem cells to identify novel anti-aging mechanismsPhys.OrgHuman pluripotent stem cells can replicate indefinitely while maintaining their undifferentiated state and, therefore, are immortal in culture. This capacity nece… Continue reading
How stem cells can help with fibromyalgiaMiami’s Community NewspapersHow stem cells can help with fibromyalgia Recently, I read a very interesting article about fibromyalgia and I would like to discuss a bit further about this terrible illness and how … Continue reading
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Enough is enough — stem cell factor Nanog knows when to slow down
EurekAlert (press release) The transcription factor Nanog plays a crucial role in the self-renewal of embryonic stem cells. Previously unclear was how its protein abundance is regulated in the cells. Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of … |
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Adult stem cell types’ heart repair potential probed University of Otago
EurekAlert (press release) New research from New Zealand’s University of Otago is providing fresh insights into how a patient’s adult stem cells could best be used to regenerate their diseased hearts. The study, led by Department of Physiology researcher Dr Rajesh Katare, is the … |