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Scientists turn blood into nerve cells in pursuit of better pain relief
Posted in Science on 26th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A new study details a technique that turns blood cells into different nerve cells, promising to improve our understanding of why things itch or burn.
Telomere extension turns back aging clock in cultured human cells
Posted in Medicine on 25th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers delivered a modified RNA that encodes a telomere extending protein to human cells. Cell proliferation was dramatically increased, yielding large numbers.
Human cells from the blood turned into brain cells
Posted in Medicine on 22nd May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have discovered how to turn human blood cells into brain cells, opening the doors to better understanding disease in the body.
Pfizer partnering with Ido Bachelet on DNA nanorobots
Posted in Medicine on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
If Bachelet's approach proves successful, and is backed by more research in the coming years, the teams work could signal a transformation moment in cancer treatment.
Hydrogels boost ability of stem cells to restore eyesight and heal brains
Posted in Science on 17th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Stem cell-derived photoreceptor cells were injected into the retina, leading to improved eyesight.