News for Researchers
Brigham Researcher In Flawed Stem Cell Study Will Step Down (Boston Globe)
(Boston, MA) Researcher steps down after overseeing a flawed stem cell study.
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute Opens Research Stem Cell Clinic For Cardiac Patients (BioSpace)
(Los Angeles, CA) A new facility to evaluate heart and vascular disease patients for participation in all stem cell clinical trials.
The Bidirectional Tumor – Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Interaction Promotes the Progression of Head and Neck Cancer (Stem Cell Res)
(Essen, Germany) Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) originating from human malignant tissue and the modulation of these cells.
Hypoxia Preconditioned Mesenchymal Stem Cells Prevent Cardiac Fibroblast Activation and Collagen Production via Leptin (Plosone)
(Hangzhou, China) Researchers demonstrating the effect of mesenchymal stem cells and leptin to promote cardiac regeneration in post-myocardial infarction patients.
Researchers Link Mammary Stem Cells to Breast Cancer Stem Cells (Science Codex)
(San Diego, CA) Mammary stem cells in pregnant women are related to stem cells found in breast cancer.
UCSD Seeks Spinal Injury Patients For 5-Year Stem Cell Test (Times Of San Diego)
(San Diego, CA) Spinal cord injury patients to take part in a stem cell study with hopes of finding a cure.
BioEden Calls For Transparancy and Education on Stem Cell Availability (PR Web)
(Austin, TX) A tooth stem cell bank focusing on transparency and public education.
Stem Cells’ Epigenetic Mask Slips, Revealing the Face of Chromatin Dynamics (Genengnews)
(Jerusalem, Israel) Techniques developed to reveal the epigenetic states through which cells pass when they leave the state of Florida potential and mature into various types of cells.