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Cell Lines Gain Cancer-Related Mutations
Kerry Grens | Apr 27, 2017 | 1 min read
A screen of human embryonic stem cell lines finds several that accumulated changes in the gene TP53, including aberrations commonly seen in cancer.
First Clinic-Ready Stem Cell Repository
Kerry Grens | Apr 6, 2017 | 4 min read
The UK Stem Cell Bank offers several lines derived from human embryonic tissue.
Adoptive Cell Therapy Summit
The Scientist | 2 min read
Join us to learn about adoptive cell therapies from leading experts in the field of cancer immunology. 
Suicide Switch for Transplanted Stem Cells
Abby Olena, PhD | Mar 2, 2017 | 3 min read
Researchers use an inducible gene to limit tumor growth from human iPSCs transplanted into mice.
Regulators OK Clinical Trials Using Donor Stem Cells
Kerry Grens | Feb 5, 2017 | 2 min read
Japanese health officials approve human experiments to treat macular degeneration with a cell therapy derived from induced pluripotent stem cells.
Q&A: Improving Cardiac Cell Therapy
Kerry Grens | Nov 15, 2016 | 4 min read
The Scientist caught up with cardiac stem cell researcher Mark Sussman to get his thoughts on the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting.
Donor Stem Cells Improve Cardiac Function
Kerry Grens | Oct 12, 2016 | 2 min read
After a heart attack, monkeys given induced pluripotent stem cell–derived cardiomyocytes show more regeneration in the organ, but with risks.
Cancer Immunotherapy Trial Suspended After Deaths
Kerry Grens | Jul 8, 2016 | 3 min read
Juno Therapeutics asks the US Food and Drug Administration for permission to restart the CAR-T experiments without chemotherapy.
Mysterious Mechanisms of Cardiac Cell Therapy
Kerry Grens | Feb 4, 2016 | 3 min read
Injections of progenitor cells into damaged rat hearts may improve function, but not because the implants themselves are creating new muscle.
Cellular Rehab
Elie Dolgin | Dec 1, 2015 | 10+ min read
Physical therapy and exercise are critical to the success of cell therapies approaching the clinic.
Modern Rehab
The Scientist | Nov 30, 2015 | 1 min read
See the soldier whose recovery from a debilitating muscle injury was greatly aided by a cellular therapy plus physical therapy.
Latest in Heart Stem Cell Debate
Kerry Grens | Oct 26, 2015 | 3 min read
Given the right environment, cKit+ cells from the mouse heart can develop into new cardiac muscle, according to a study.
Growing Placenta-Generating Cells
Jef Akst | Oct 14, 2015 | 1 min read
Researchers derive trophoblast stem cells from mouse fibroblasts, paving the way for cell therapy for placental dysfunction diseases.
Stem Cell Therapy In Utero
Kerry Grens | Oct 13, 2015 | 1 min read
An upcoming clinical trial aims to correct for a disease of fragile bones in affected babies before they are born.
Hearts on Trial
Kerry Grens | May 1, 2015 | 10+ min read
As researchers conduct the most rigorous human trials of cardiac cell therapies yet attempted, a clear picture of whether these treatments actually work is imminent.
Heart Strings
The Scientist | Apr 30, 2015 | 1 min read
An animated primer on the harvesting, growth, and administration of cardiac cells to heart attack patients
Stem Cells Phone Home
Jef Akst | Feb 26, 2015 | 3 min read
A screen of 9,000 small molecules identifies a treatment that improves the targeting of mesenchymal stem cells to sites of damaged tissue.
Bespoke Cell Jackets
Ruth Williams | Dec 1, 2014 | 2 min read
Scientists make hydrogel coats for individual cells that can be tailored to specific research questions.
Eyes on the Prize
Jeffrey M. Perkel | Oct 1, 2014 | 9 min read
A handful of stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders are showing promise in early-stage trials, and still more are in development. But there’s a long road to travel before patients see real benefit.
 
All Eyes On Stem Cells
Jeffrey M. Perkel | Sep 30, 2014 | 1 min read
See the striking images behind the quest to develop stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders.
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