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cell & molecular biology, stem cells

The essence of stem cells
Cristina Luiggi | Jun 3, 2011 | 1 min read
Researchers discover a protein that may allow already-differentiated somatic cells to become stem cells.
How zebrafish regrow limbs
Cristina Luiggi | May 19, 2011 | 1 min read
Because of their ability to differentiate into any cell type, stem cells have been thought to play an important role in limb regeneration processes. 
Lung stem cells -- for real?
Jef Akst | May 14, 2011 | 1 min read
There's good, stem cell-related news for another organ this week -- the lung. Researchers say they have found lung stem cells, which may hold therapeutic value for repairing damaged respiratory tissue, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Stem cells may mend liver damage
Jef Akst | May 14, 2011 | 1 min read
Researchers have found a way to reprogram cells from mouse tails to behave like mature liver cells, which appear to be able to repair damaged livers.
New Blood for Gene Therapy
Megan Scudellari | May 1, 2011 | 4 min read
A promising gene therapy trial, derailed by cancerous side effects in a young patient, is set to reboot with the help of next generation gene-transfer vectors.
Top 7 From F1000
The Scientist | Dec 31, 2010 | 2 min read
A snapshot of the highest-ranked articles from a 30-day period on Faculty of 1000
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