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Fish-like Genetic Program Used to Turn Human Retinal Cells Into Neurons
New research by Thomas Reh, Juliette Wohlschlegel, and colleagues at the University of Washington, USA, published in the journal Stem Cell Reports, shows that human Muller glia can be coaxed into changing identity in the laboratory, which could serve as a potential source of new neurons to treat vision loss.
Exploring the Breadth of Stem Cell Science
It is a thrilling time for stem cell science. We have just seen FDA approval of two gene therapies for sickle cell disease and embryo models have been named the method of the year by Nature. As the field pushes forward with new achievements, the society is keeping pace with those advances, designing scientific programming to showcase new discoveries in stem cell research.
Member Spotlight: Mingxia Gu, MD, PhD
The most rewarding aspect of my work is witnessing the blossoming of the next generation of scientists. It's incredibly gratifying to see them think independently, fearlessly take on challenging projects, and embrace the possibility of failure, knowing that I'm here to offer unwavering support on this shared journey.
ISSCR Offers Benefits to Members in Low-Income Countries and Expands Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
ISSCR has made scientific programming even more accessible to members who work or study in low- and low-middle income countries as defined by the World Bank.
Camouflaging Stem Cell-Derived Transplants Avoids Immune Rejection
To overcome both the risks of immune rejection and of potential tumor formation during cell and organ transplantation, researchers Baoyang Hu and colleagues from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, have genetically engineered stem cells so that liver cells obtained from them would be invisible to the immune system.
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