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Right Turn: The written word on stem cells

> We’ve posted several times before about the alignment between science and art, but usually it’s been visual art, not the written word. Of course, there’s lots of fantastic writing about stem cells and regenerative medicine that qualifies as...

Right Turn: The sound of stem cells

. If you visit the website of Dr. Michael West, CEO of BioTime, you can hear the “sound” of stem cells. Honestly. A computer algorithm has been used to convert microscopic images of human embryonic stem cells into an auditory file that is meant to represent what stem...

StemCellShorts 3: What are induced pluripotent stem cells?

“Canada is home to numerous stem cell discoveries and StemCellShorts is an excellent medium through which we can convey these accomplishments to Canadians and others worldwide.  The ‘shorts’ are innovative, educational and entertaining”.  — Dr. Mick Bhatia,...

Right Turn: Life on Mars isn’t really lazy

. If you’ve been paying attention, Right Turn has brought you a variety of educational, amusing and hopefully thought-provoking posts. We have featured a rapping professor, photography, an infographics contest, TED Talks and so much more. But we’ve never had a Bruno...

StemCellShorts #2 – What are embryonic stem cells?

“Stem cell research is going to impact on the lives of all Canadians as we move to an era of new stem cell-based treatments for degenerative diseases.  StemCellShorts helps to engage the public in understanding the science of stem cells and I have been delighted to be...