Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology will treat the first patient in its clinical trial testing an induced pluripotent stem cell-based treatment for age-related macular degeneration.
An open mind and collaborative spirit have taken Hans Clevers on a journey from medicine to developmental biology, gastroenterology, cancer, and stem cells.
A reliable primary reference measurement procedure is the key to many forms of measurement across a diverse range of scientific research. The ability of digital PCR to quantify nucleic acids without the need for calibration will likely make it an essential tool for laboratories around the world to calibrate their measurements against.