Human Stem Cell Research Guidelines Updated
Human Stem Cell Research Guidelines Updated
Removal of the 14-day limit for culturing human embryos is one of the main changes in the revised recommendations from the International Society for Stem Cell Research.
Removal of the 14-day limit for culturing human embryos is one of the main changes in the revised recommendations from the International Society for Stem Cell Research.
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Fixing the Problem With Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Tanvir Khan, PhD | Oct 31, 2023 | 4 min read
A new strategy prevents reprogramming-induced epigenetic aberrations in human induced pluripotent stem cells.
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.
Adult-to-Stem Cells
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Apr 21, 2014 | 1 min read
An international team has created human embryonic stem cells from adult skin cells for the first time.
A Twist of Fate
Jonathan Slack | Mar 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
Once believed to be irrevocably differentiated, mature cells are now proving to be flexible, able to switch identities with relatively simple manipulation.
Stem Cell Trials in Peril?
Kerry Grens | Jan 27, 2014 | 2 min read
The only US firm with an ongoing embryonic stem cell therapy clinical trial is in financial and legal hot water.
Eye Trials Give Hope for Stem Cells
Hannah Waters | Jan 24, 2012 | 4 min read
Preliminary data from human embryonic stem cell trials for two degenerative eye disorders are promising, but challenges remain for more complex tissues.
An Eye for Stem Cells
Hannah Waters | Dec 1, 2011 | 4 min read
Japanese researchers are launching an iPS cell trial for an untreatable eye disease, challenging ongoing embryonic stem cell trials.