stem cells
ELABELA Promotes Stem Cell Survival
First identified as a regulator of blood vessel and heart development, ELABELA has now been shown to prevent embryonic stem cells from undergoing apoptosis.
How Stem Cells Defend Against Viruses
Epigenetic mechanisms are crucial in embryonic stem cells' defense mechanism against viral infections, scientists say.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2015
In our August 2015 roundup, read all about the latest in CRISPR and cell reprogramming, parasitic wasps and how to found a medical school.
Conceiving Many World Firsts
Professor Ariff Bongso has been at the forefront of both in vitro fertilization and stem cell research.
Targeting Mitochondria To Boost Reprogramming
The efficiency of cellular reprogramming gets a boost from an unexpected source: the mitochondria.
A Chemical Cocktail For Cell Reprogramming
Researchers have discovered a new chemical way to generate neurons from fibroblasts, paving a way for personalized medicine and cell replacement therapy.
How Stem Cells Exit From Pluripotency
Using a genome-wide screening approach, scientists from Singapore identified novel regulators of human stem cells differentiation.
IL-17 Supercharges Stem Cell Growth
Mesenchymal stem cells treated with IL-17A grow twice as fast and are more efficient at regulating the immune system, scientists say.
Taiwanese MLD Patient Receives Genetically Modified Stem Cell Transplant
An 18 year old patient has seen an improvement in her condition following a stem cell transplant to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy.
