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Stem cell biologists create new human cell type for research

Stem cell biologists create new human cell type for research

byKU LeuvenFluorescent microscopy image of the new cells (extraembryonic mesoderm cells) and placenta progenitor stem cells. The new cells are marked in red, and cells corresponding to placental

Stem cell biologists create new human cell type for research

byKU LeuvenFluorescent microscopy image of the new cells (extraembryonic mesoderm cells) and placenta progenitor stem cells. The new cells are marked in red, and cells corresponding to placental
New insight into how stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

New insight into how stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

byLoughborough University2-D in vitro model vs 3-D in vitro model. Credit: Dr. Morris.A Loughborough University Ph.D. student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with

New insight into how stem cells interact with breast cancer cells

byLoughborough University2-D in vitro model vs 3-D in vitro model. Credit: Dr. Morris.A Loughborough University Ph.D. student has provided new insight into how breast cancer cells interact with
Stem cells organize themselves into embryoid

Stem cells organize themselves into embryoid

byUniversity of BonnEmbryoid after self-organization:The pluripotent embryonic stem cells of a mouse are colored green, in thecells colored red the placental program is active and in the cells c

Stem cells organize themselves into embryoid

byUniversity of BonnEmbryoid after self-organization:The pluripotent embryonic stem cells of a mouse are colored green, in thecells colored red the placental program is active and in the cells c
Stem cell memories may drive wound repair, and also chronic disease

Stem cell memories may drive wound repair, and also chronic disease

byRockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA trifling paper cut is a site of frenzied activity. Within it, a squad of epidermal stem cells briskly regenerate to patch up the wound. A close

Stem cell memories may drive wound repair, and also chronic disease

byRockefeller UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA trifling paper cut is a site of frenzied activity. Within it, a squad of epidermal stem cells briskly regenerate to patch up the wound. A close
Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population

Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population

Speaking today (10 April) at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh, Professor Alan Clarke from Cardiff University describes his work to investigate a mechanism that nor

Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population

Speaking today (10 April) at the UK National Stem Cell Network Annual Science Meeting in Edinburgh, Professor Alan Clarke from Cardiff University describes his work to investigate a mechanism that nor
New insight into the regulation of stem cells and cancer cells

New insight into the regulation of stem cells and cancer cells

byGladstone InstitutesScientists at the Gladstone Institutes have gained new insight into the delicate relationship between two proteins that, when out of balance, can prevent the normal develop

New insight into the regulation of stem cells and cancer cells

byGladstone InstitutesScientists at the Gladstone Institutes have gained new insight into the delicate relationship between two proteins that, when out of balance, can prevent the normal develop
How random is stem cell development?

How random is stem cell development?

by Max Planck Institute of Molecular PhysiologyThe fate of stem cells is not exclusively left to chance but is rather determined by cell communication. Credit: MPI of Molecular PhysiologyIn just a few

How random is stem cell development?

by Max Planck Institute of Molecular PhysiologyThe fate of stem cells is not exclusively left to chance but is rather determined by cell communication. Credit: MPI of Molecular PhysiologyIn just a few
Stem-cell breakthrough could preserve diverse livestock breeds

Stem-cell breakthrough could preserve diverse livestock breeds

by Krisy Gashler,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Vimal Selvaraj's uncle first imported Holstein semen to start his dairy farm in India in the early 1990s, he was hailed as a

Stem-cell breakthrough could preserve diverse livestock breeds

by Krisy Gashler,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Vimal Selvaraj's uncle first imported Holstein semen to start his dairy farm in India in the early 1990s, he was hailed as a
Stem cell secrets allow researchers to revamp reprogramming

Stem cell secrets allow researchers to revamp reprogramming

byBabraham InstituteImmunofluorescent microscopy images show the different morphology of reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells (orange) and cells that were not reprogrammed (purple). Credit: Adam

Stem cell secrets allow researchers to revamp reprogramming

byBabraham InstituteImmunofluorescent microscopy images show the different morphology of reprogrammed pluripotent stem cells (orange) and cells that were not reprogrammed (purple). Credit: Adam
Infecting non-immune cells: Finding defies textbook understanding of leishmaniasis infection

Infecting non-immune cells: Finding defies textbook understanding of leishmaniasis infection

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityPhotomicrograph of spleen tissue showing the presence of numerous Leishmania donovani parasites in the amastigote form they take after infecting a host

Infecting non-immune cells: Finding defies textbook understanding of leishmaniasis infection

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityPhotomicrograph of spleen tissue showing the presence of numerous Leishmania donovani parasites in the amastigote form they take after infecting a host

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