Gene and Cell Therapy – News and Features

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Penn Scientists Use RNA to Reprogram One Cell Type into Another
Researchers try to tweak cells at the gene and nucleus level to reprogram their identity.

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Scientists Discover Way to Jumpstart Bone's Healing Process
Results from the preliminary work show the enormous potential of in-body stem cells for the treatment of bone injuries.

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UT Houston Enrolls First Patient in Stem Cell Study for Stroke
For the first time in the United States, a stroke patient has been intravenously injected with his own bone marrow stem cells as part of a research trial.

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Creating Ideal Neural Cells for Clinical Use
New protocol differentiates human embryonic stem cells into committed neural precursor cells.

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Emory Study Yields Clue to How Stem Cells Form
Study shows some of the first direct evidence of a process required for epigenetic reprogramming between generations.

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Gene Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy Shows Promise beyond Safety
Researchers safely transfer a gene to produce a protein necessary for healthy muscle fiber growth into three teenagers with a form of muscular dystrophy.

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Gene Therapy Appears Safe to Regenerate Gum Tissue
University of Michigan researchers have developed a method of gene delivery that appears safe for regenerating tooth-supporting gum tissue.

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NeoStem Announces Agreement with Progenitor Cell Therapy
Andrew L. Pecora, MD, FACP, CPE joins NeoStem's Advisory Board to work with the company for future endeavors overseas.

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Creating Ideal Neural Cells for Clinical Use
New protocol differentiates human embryonic stem cells into committed neural precursor cells.

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UCSF Team Closer to Creating Safe Embryonic-Like Stem Cells
Researchers have for the first time used microRNAs to help turn adult mouse cells back to their embryonic state.
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