https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Researchers at ETH Zurich have managed to use a synthetic genetic program to instruct stem cells taken from fatty tissue to become cells that are almost identical to natural beta cells. This brings them a major step closer to a personal repair kit for diabetes sufferers. https://phys.org/news/2016-04-beta-cells.html Cell & Microbiology Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:00:01 EDT news379566183 While investigating a rare genetic disorder, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that a ubiquitous signaling molecule is crucial to cellular reprogramming, a finding with significant implications for stem cell-based regenerative medicine, wound repair therapies and potential cancer treatments. https://phys.org/news/2014-11-molecule-crucial-stem-cell-reprogramming.html Cell & Microbiology Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:00:04 EST news335702758 Human stem cells produced through genetic reprogramming are beset by safety concerns because current techniques alter the DNA of the stem cells and use material from animals to grow them. Now, A*STAR researchers have developed an efficient approach that produces safe, patient-specific human stem cells. https://phys.org/news/2014-08-animal-free-reprogramming-adult-cells-safety.html Cell & Microbiology Wed, 13 Aug 2014 08:11:32 EDT news327136281