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Stem cell converts

News: Stem Cells    October 19, 2009
Along many different pathways scientists are learning how to re-program stem cells into a variety of other cells. Some of the crucial genes have been identified, and certain chemicals have been used to manipulate their properties. A new study, reported in Stem Cell Digest, has made initial steps in a better way to convert stem [...]
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Skin cells – to stem cells – to liver cells

News: Stem Cells    October 18, 2009
The potential and versatility of stem cells continues to expand. Future Pundit reports on a new use: Researchers converted human skin cells into induced pluripotent stem cells and then converted the stem cells into liver cells that were able to function in the livers of mice. Scientists at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee [...]
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Stem cells from the umbilical cord

News: Stem Cells    October 11, 2009
The sources for stem cells continue to proliferate. Umbilical cord blood cells can successfully be reprogrammed to function like embryonic stem cells, setting the basis for the creation of a comprehensive bank of tissue-matched, cord blood-derived induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells for off-the-shelf applications, report researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and the [...]
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Can we stimulate repair of old muscles?

News: Extending Lifespan    October 10, 2009
Yes, we probably can stimulate more repair of muscle cells in older people. Berkeley — A study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the clock on old human muscle, [...]
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