Researchers identify key factor for reprogramming adult cells into stem cellsScience DailyCalled induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), these cells can be differentiated into any somatic cell type, making them a potentially valuable weapon against num… Continue reading
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Auction, bone marrow and stem cell drive among other upcoming events | Community News & Notes
Maple Valley Reporter “We’ve become aware of the importance of stem cell donation and would love to find some good in this challenging journey, so I’m happy to put my story out there to get more individuals on the national registry,” Schmitt said in an email. “It’s such an … |
The Scientist |
Stem Cells for Personalized Pain Therapy Testing
The Scientist Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from inherited erythromelalgia (IEM) study participants and healthy donors differentiating into sensory neurons.SCIENCE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE, L. CAO ET AL.Pain can be tough to take, and it’s also difficult to … |
Hamilton Spectator |
Cancer patients head to Hamilton for stem cell transplants because of unsafe waits
Hamilton Spectator One-third of Hamilton’s sought-after spaces for stem cell transplants from a donor will be taken up by Toronto cancer patients left with no local care. Eight months after Burlington teen Laura Hillier raised alarm about dangerous waits for the life … Doctor calls for better stem cell cancer treatment plan |
AM900 CHML |
Doctor calls for better stem cell cancer treatment plan
AM900 CHML Hamilton is dealing with the local consequences of a national problem of wait times for stem cell cancer treatment. That’s from Juravinski Cancer Centre President Doctor Ralph Meyer. A third of the city’s spaces for stem cell transplants from a donor … Toronto cancer patients head to Hamilton for stem cell transplants because of unsafe waitsHamilton Spectator |