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Growing Brain Tissue In 3D
The ability to culture neural cells in 3D brings us one step closer to growing functional brain tissue in the lab.
Peering Into The iPS Black Box
An ambitious project has tracked the epigenetic, transcriptional and proteomic changes that occur during the formation of induced pluripotent stem cells.
Perfecting Gene Editing For DMD On iPS Cells
By combining iPS and gene editing technology, correcting the mutation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients has been made more precise.
iPS Cells From Werner Syndrome Patients Established
The generation of iPS cells from Werner syndrome patients could lead to better therapies for the genetic disease.
Screening For Liver Toxicity With iPS Cells
A report published in PNAS suggests that iPS-derived cells could be useful in drug screening and personalized medicine.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2014
Japan features heavily in September's top stories, with the first iPS transplant, an unexpected dengue outbreak and prize winning immunologists. But watch out for India too!
How ‘Asian Flush’ Mutation Affects The Heart
Having a mutated copy of ALDH2 could be more serious than simply turning red when you drink, it could also increase your risk of heart disease.
World’s First iPS Transplant Performed
A Japanese woman in her seventies has become the world's first person to receive a transplant of iPS-derived cells.
Scientists Induce Pluripotent Stem Cells From Pompe Disease Patients
Taiwanese researchers have successfully induced the world’s first pluripotent stem cells from the skin cells of Pompe disease patients.
