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New findings may help premature infants breathe easier
For infants born prematurely, lung and brain illnesses can have severe and long-term health effects. According to the US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, about one in three infants born with birth weights below two pounds will be diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a lung disease characterized by poor lung development. A study now […]
Winners of 2009 Cells I See art contest
For the second consecutive year, the Stem Cell Network has run an art contest for investigators and investigators in training who are working on Network funded research projects. The contest showcases amazing imagery and art inspired by stem cells. Submissions to the 2008 contest were printed on publications both in Canada and internationally. Have a […]
Annual Meeting Deconstructed
As an insider it is often difficult to have an objective viewpoint on the success of a meeting. You work hard to pull together a solid agenda – one that balances good scientific presentations, information on best practices in knowledge translation and non-scientific perspectives with networking opportunities. But when you get it right, you know. […]
Overcoming barriers to successful heart cell transplants
During a heart attack, muscle cells that make up the heart’s tissue are lost permanently. This cell loss is one of the leading causes of heart failure. Although cell transplantation can result in modest improvements in cardiac function, several challenges remain, including how to increase the survival, integration and functionality of the transplanted cells within […]
September 23 is Stem Cell Awareness Day
Many of us are well aware of the incredible speed of scientific advancement in the field of stem cells. It gleans regular attention in the media – a Google News search can quickly return hundreds of items within any 24-hour period. So why a day dedicated to stem cell awareness? Because, despite the plethora of […]
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