UT Dallas: Epigenomics of Stem Cells That Mimic Early Human Development Charted

Researchers from University of Texas at Dallas collaborated with researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and other institutes for the first comprehensive analysis of epigenetic changes that play a critical role in human development.

http://bionews-tx.com/news/2013/05/11/ut-dallas-epigenomics-of-stem-cells-that-mimic-early-human-development-charted/

Rice U. and Texas Children’s Hospital Researchers Determine That Heart Cells Change Stem Cell Behavior

Researchers at Houston’s Rice University and Texas Children’s Hospital have found that stem cells drawn from amniotic fluid show promise for tissue engineering, but it is important to determine what they can and cannot do. A new Rice/TCH study led by bioengineer Jeff Jacot has observed that amniotic stem cells can communicate with mature heart cells and form electrical couplings with each other similar to those found in heart tissue, but these electrical connections alone don’t result in the amniotic cells to become cardiac cells.

http://bionews-tx.com/news/2013/05/03/rice-u-and-texas-childrens-hospital-researchers-determine-that-heart-cells-change-stem-cell-behavior/

Baylor-MD Anderson Research Reveals Signature of Circulating Breast Tumor Cells That Spread to the Brain

Read about how a Baylor-MD Anderson Research Reveals Signature of Circulating Breast Tumor Cells That Spread to the Brain.

http://bionews-tx.com/news/2013/04/11/baylor-md-anderson-research-reveals-signature-of-circulating-breast-tumor-cells-that-spread-to-the-brain/

Removing Key Genetic Roadblock Could Facilitate Conversion Of Adult Cells Into Stem Cells: Report

Read about how Removing a Key Genetic Roadblock Could Facilitate Conversion Of Adult Cells Into Stem Cells, according to a new Report.

http://bionews-tx.com/news/reprogramming-adult-cells-to-stem-cells-works-better-with-one-gene-turned-off-2/