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Need muscle for a tough spot? Turn to fat stem cells

(PhysOrg.com) — Stem cells derived from fat have a surprising trick up their sleeves: Encouraged to develop on a stiff surface, they undergo a remarkable transformation toward becoming mature muscle cells. The new research appears in the journal Biomaterials. The new cells remain intact and fused together even when transferred to an extremely stiff, bone-like surface, which has University of … Continue reading

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Ben's Stem Cell News: NERVOUS SYSTEM STEM CELLS CAN REPLACE …

NERVOUS SYSTEM STEM CELLS CAN REPLACE THEMSELVES, GIVE RISE TO VARIETY OF CELL TYPES, EVEN AMPLIFY. Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine Date: June 29, 2011. Summary: A Johns Hopkins team has discovered in young adult mice .. Continue reading

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Marginal Revolution: Genetic Enhancement v. Artificial Intelligence

Genetic engineering already works wonders, even when used haphazardly. My own efforts at GE (I had the help of a PhD microbiologist) have produced two promising NIs. When used in a more controlled manner the results of GE will be even … Continue reading

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