by Stem Cell Network | Feb 17, 2010
Canadian scientists have discovered that stem cells intentionally damage their own DNA in order to regulate development. The breakthrough findings clear up the mystery of how cell death proteins actually promote cell differentiation and cell development. The study,...
by Stem Cell Network | Jan 19, 2010
The journal Nature Methods recently announced induced pluripotent stem cells as Method of the Year 2009 for its potential for biological discovery. In the few short years since their discovery by Japanese researcher Shinya Yamanaka, iPS cells have become one of the...
by Stem Cell Network | Nov 20, 2009
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...
by Michael Rudnicki | Oct 28, 2009
I am excited to learn of today’s announcement that two large-scale projects to tackle stem cell therapies for cancer are to be funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) and the Cancer Stem Cell Consortium (CSCC). This is most welcome news,...
by Michael Rudnicki | Oct 8, 2009
Speculation abounded earlier this week that the founders of stem cell science – James Till and Ernest McCulloch – would be honoured for their achievement with a prestigious Nobel Prize. While it turned out that the Prize was awarded to a deserving trio of researchers...
by Michael Rudnicki | Sep 22, 2009
Today’s launch of the Stem Cell Charter (www.stemcellcharter.org) is a landmark moment for stem cell science worldwide. As a researcher in the field, I have always believed in and adhered to the underlying principles included in the Charter,as do my colleagues and...
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