STEM CELL RESEARCH
Genetic Errors in Human Stem Cells: Should We be Worried?
Recent studies have found small errors in the DNA of stem cells used in research, but we shouldn’t jump to conclusions, says an author of one of the studies.
LIFE SCIENCES
One Week Reprieve for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Embryonic stem cell researcher Jeanne Lorring, Ph.D. updates us on the judicially imposed ban on embryonic stem cell research, and sends a special invitation to the judge responsible.
LIFE SCIENCES
Thrown Back to the 90’s
The misguided human embryonic stem cell research ruling by a U.S. court would discontinue amazing gains made over the past 12 years in regenerative medicine.
INNOVATION
Up Next: Outsourcing for Sequencing
The Chinese government is currently investing in stem cell research. But a separate expansion in genome sequencing capabilities could shift the center of gravity for biomedical science across the Pacific.
STEM CELLS
Reprogramming Cells With Protein Power
Using specially engineered proteins instead of DNA to coax mice cells back into an embryonic state is promising, but doesn’t resolve many potential problems. For regenerative medicine research in humans, embryonic stem cells remain the gold standard.
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