Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Stem Cells vs. Drugs for Treating Deadly Cancer. When dealing with a potentially deadly form of cancer, choosing the right treatment is critical. But what … Continue reading Stem Cell Stories that Caught our Eye: What’s the Best Way to Treat Deadly Cancer, Destroying Red Blood Cells’ Barricade, Profile of CIRM Scientist Denis Evseenko
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Building a Blueprint for the Human Brain
How does a brain blossom from a small cluster of cells into nature’s most powerful supercomputer? The answer has long puzzled scientists, but with new advances in stem cell biology, researchers are quickly mapping the complex suite of connections that together make up the brain. One of the latest breakthroughs comes from Dr. Daniel Geschwind … Continue reading Building a Blueprint for the Human Brain
Cells Behaving Badly: Rogue Stem Cells Set Stage for Lung Cancer, CIRM-Funded Study Finds
Occasionally, too much of a good thing can turn bad, an adage confirmed in a study published today by UCLA scientists. Led by Dr. Brigitte Gomperts, a team of stem cell experts have honed in on how adult stem cells residing in the lung spring into action in order to repair damaged tissue. Normally, this … Continue reading Cells Behaving Badly: Rogue Stem Cells Set Stage for Lung Cancer, CIRM-Funded Study Finds
Cells Behaving Badly: Rogue Stem Cells Set Stage for Lung Cancer, CIRM-Funded Study Finds
Occasionally, too much of a good thing can turn bad, an adage confirmed in a study published today by UCLA scientists. Led by Dr. Brigitte Gomperts, a team of stem cell experts have honed in on how adult stem cells residing in the lung spring into action in order to repair damaged tissue. Normally, this … Continue reading Cells Behaving Badly: Rogue Stem Cells Set Stage for Lung Cancer, CIRM-Funded Study Finds
The Great Divide: CIRM-Funded Research Resolves Controversy over the Regenerative Powers of Heart Cells
The human heart contains approximately 3 billion beating heart cells. But is this number predetermined from birth? Or do these cells have the ability to divide and replicate? These questions have long dogged scientists—who initially thought that heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes, were incapable of dividing. But in recent years, new evidence came to light … Continue reading The Great Divide: CIRM-Funded Research Resolves Controversy over the Regenerative Powers of Heart Cells
The Great Divide: CIRM-Funded Research Resolves Controversy over the Regenerative Powers of Heart Cells
The human heart contains approximately 3 billion beating heart cells. But is this number predetermined from birth? Or do these cells have the ability to divide and replicate? These questions have long dogged scientists—who initially thought that heart muscle cells, or cardiomyocytes, were incapable of dividing. But in recent years, new evidence came to light … Continue reading The Great Divide: CIRM-Funded Research Resolves Controversy over the Regenerative Powers of Heart Cells
The Stem Cellar 