Differentiated Cells Reprogrammed Into Pluripotent Stem Cells
In the new issue of the journal Cell Stem Cell, Singapore scientists report the surprising discovery that a novel transcription factor, Nr5a2, can replace one of the classical reprogramming factors, Oct 4, to significantly increase the efficiency of reprogramming differentiated stem cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells)… Source:Differentiated Cells Reprogrammed Into Pluripotent Stem [...]
More Invasive Cervical Cancers Are Prevented With HPV Testing Than With Cytology
An article published Online First in The Lancet Oncology reports that human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing prevents more invasive cervical cancer compared to cytology screening alone. It detects persistent high-grade lesions which lead to cervical cancer at an earlier time… Source:More Invasive Cervical Cancers Are Prevented With HPV Testing Than With Cytology
FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation's Health Care Professionals On H1N1 Vaccine Safety
FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg sent a letter to America’s health care professionals thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on safety monitoring of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines… Source:FDA Commissioner Addresses Nation's Health Care Professionals On H1N1 Vaccine Safety
Read More About Our Recent Work Around Stem Cells – Multiple Scleroris Society
Stem cell research in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been given a much-needed shot in the arm thanks to a partnership between the UK’s largest charity supporting people affected by the condition and the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting stem cell research… Source:Read More About Our Recent Work Around Stem Cells – Multiple Scleroris Society
Life's Simple 7 Measures For Healthy Heart
The American Heart Association (AHA) has for the first time defined “ideal cardiovascular health” and linked it to seven simple measures (“Life’s Simple 7″) that people can influence through diet and lifestyle changes to move from poor and intermediate to ideal health… Source:Life's Simple 7 Measures For Healthy Heart
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