Japanese Researchers Create Intestine from Stem Cells Thursday, March 11, 2010
In an apparent world first, Japanese researchers have succeeded in producing intestine from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which can develop into various types of cells in the body.
Scientists Find 'Mother' of All Skin Cells Thursday, March 11, 2010
Scientists have found the "mother," or origin, of all skin cells and say their discovery could dramatically improve skin treatments for victims of serious wounds and burns.
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