Word: stemness
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...won’t be long before scientists can order shipments of disease-specific cell lines from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute so they can study diseases in Petri dishes, according to a paper released in August by scientists at HSCI...
...Harvard researchers have already created stem cells for 10 genetic disorders using a new technique that isolates human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells...
...technique allows scientists to manipulate a patient’s cells genetically—typically skin cells or blood cells—and reprogram them into a pluripotent state. Like embryonic stem cells, these iPS cells are then capable of morphing into any type of body tissue...
...much as these missteps have made them groan, Catholic Democrats like Korzen complain that there is an inconsistency in the bishops' actions. In a recent interview with Religion News Service, Archbishop Chaput was asked why he has not also denounced the conflict between John McCain's support for embryonic stem-cell research and his statement that life begins at conception. Chaput responded by denying that McCain held that position. When reminded by the interviewer that McCain has made public statements of support for embryonic stem-cell research on numerous occasions, Chaput switched gears, arguing that he would only have reason...
...Massachusetts are increasing their investments in the life sciences. Harvard has laid plans to stake much of its future growth on biomedical research, which will be the centerpiece of the University’s new $1 billion campus in Allston. The University is also investing heavily in the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. At the same time, Patrick has made bolstering the Massachusetts life sciences industry—much of which is headquartered in Kendall Square near the Broad Institute—a hallmark of his governorship. One of the chief accomplishments of his first two years in office...