Human embryonic stem cell colonies that have been stained for alkaline phosphatase (red). Credit: Yuhuan Wang, Cell Image Library https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/news/study-shows-no-increased-frequency-of-cancer-causing-mutations-in-nave-pluripotent-stem-cells-343957
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Female mice that ate alpha-ketoglutarate (left) next to control mice. A. A. SHAHMIRZADI ET. AL., CELL METABOLISM (2020) 10.1016 https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/bodybuilding-supplement-promotes-healthy-aging-and-extends-life-span-least-mice
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The research sheds light on the remarkable survival power of some of Earth’s most primitive species (AFP Photo/-) https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-revive-microbes-100-million-years-ago-154439850.html
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Left: mouse astrocytes (green) before reprogramming; Right: neurons (red) induced from mouse astrocytes after reprogramming with PTB antisense oligonucleotide treatment. (Image credit: UC San Diego Health Sciences) https://www.studyfinds.org/accidental-discovery-leads-to-parkinsons-disease-cure-in-mice/
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Vassilios Papadopoulos, right, with researcher Lu Li. His team has found a way to grow testosterone-producing cells in a lab for the first time, using a combination of stem cells, […]
Gene editing offers promising results on many fronts, if fears are surmounted NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelhelmstetter/2020/03/30/the-promise-and-fear-of-gene-editing/#6cdef2ab2b8e
Understanding the RNA-based virus, like the coronavirus, is far more complicated than the DNA-based virus. Image courtesy: IANS https://english.manoramaonline.com/lifestyle/health/2020/03/31/peak-into-world-virus-how-they-invade-cells-multiply.html
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Diagram shows steps involved in conducting gene therapy for sickle cell disease. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-researchers-create-new-viral-vector-improved-gene-therapy-sickle-cell-disease
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