News tagged with multipotent stem cells

Reprogramming stem cells to a more basic form results in more effective transplant, study shows

Chinese stem cell scientists have published new research that improves the survival and effectiveness of transplanted stem cells. The research led by Dr Hsiao Chang Chan, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, is published ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Nov 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers parse the origins of hematopoietic stem cells

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have identified a gene and a novel signaling pathway, both critical for making the first hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in developing ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New stem cell technology leads to better treatment for complicated bone fractures

A novel technology involving use of stem cells, developed by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers, has been applied to provide better and rapid healing for patients suffering from complicated bone fractures.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Liposuction leftovers' easily converted to IPS cells, study shows

Globs of human fat removed during liposuction conceal versatile cells that are more quickly and easily coaxed to become induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, than are the skin cells most often used by researchers, ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Stem cells could halt osteoporosis, promote bone growth

While interferon gamma sounds like an outer space weapon, it's actually a hormone produced by our own bodies, and it holds great promise to repair bones affected by osteoporosis. In a new study published in the journal Stem Ce ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

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