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New Process for Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Discovered
In a novel approach to the study of embryonic stem cells, researchers have discovered a potential means of controlling differentiation into desired cell types, by demonstrating that sugars play a major role in modulating stem cell differentiation into tissues. [Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston]

SCIENCE NEWS

Breakthrough in Creating an Abundant and Ethical New Source of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Researchers have shown that immature, unfertilized human eggs can be used to create "parthenotes" from which human parthenogenetic stem cell lines may be derived. [International Stem Cell Corporation, Oceanside]

Reprogramming a Patient's Eye Cells May Herald New Treatments Against Degenerative Disease
The research is the first proof in principle that somatic, or body cells, can be reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells simply through the influence of the microenvironment in which the sampled cells are cultured. [University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha]

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS

Dppa2 Knockdown-induced Differentiation and Repressed Proliferation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
To investigate the role of Dppa2 in mouse embryonic stem cells, the researchers examined its expression during differentiation and performed knockdown of Dppa2 in mouse ES cells. [J Biochem]

Uncovering Early Response of Gene Regulatory Networks in ESCs by Systematic Induction of Transcription Factors
To examine transcription factor network(s), the researchers created mouse ESC lines, in each of which 1 of 50 TFs tagged with a FLAG moiety is inserted into a ubiquitously controllable tetracycline-repressible locus. [Cell Stem Cell]

Identification and Characterization of Side Population Cells in Embryonic Stem Cell Cultures
This study reports that cultures from different ESC lines consistently show a side population that displays antigens of undifferentiated ESCs, distinct drug efflux properties, and an expression pattern of ABC transporters, inner cell mass, and epiblast genes, which distinguish it from the non-SP ESC fraction. [Stem Cells Dev]

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Gamida Cell and Cellerix Partner on Feasibility Study
Gamida Cell Ltd. and Cellerix, S.A. announced recently that the companies are collaborating on a feasibility study to evaluate the added value of combining the proprietary technologies of each.

Entest BioMedical Announces Intent to Acquire Cancer Research Company Therinject LLC
Once a definitive agreement is in place, Therinject LLC will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Entest BioMedical Inc.

University of Michigan Scientists Win $6.8 Million in Federal Stimulus-fund Grants for Stem Cell Research
University of Michigan researchers have been awarded 13 federal stimulus-fund grants to date, totaling $6.8 million, for research projects involving both adult and embryonic stem cells.

Faust says Harvard Assessing Options on Science Complex
Harvard President Drew Faust said that the university is in the midst of re-assessing options for its long-planned expansion into Allston, including the possibility of "re-imagining" its $1 billion science complex.

Shorenstein, SKS Near $1B Project
Shorenstein Properties and SKS Investments have a preliminary agreement with the city of South San Francisco to build 2.3 million square feet of waterfront biotech research and development space at Oyster Point.

POLICY NEWS

Risks to Personalized Medicine Seen in U.S. Reform
The federal government's push to control health costs through comparative effectiveness research could threaten strides in personalized medicine.

Stem Cell Research Petition to Circulate to Push for a Vote
A petition, expected to begin circulating in South Dakota this week, will give voters in the 2010 election the chance to overturn a state ban on embryonic stem cell research.

South Korea Clone Scientist Convicted
A South Korean court has convicted the disgraced cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk of fraud over his stem-cell research.

Public Workshop: Emerging Arboviruses: Risk Assessment for Blood, Cell, Tissue and Organ Safety

EVENTS

WiCell Human Embryonic Stem Cell Course
December 7-9, 2009
Madison, United States

49th American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting
December 5-9, 2009
San Diego, United States

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine World Congress
January 20-21, 2010
San Francisco, United States

Phacilitate Cell and Gene Therapy
January 25-27, 2010
Washington DC, United States

Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference 2010
February 3-5, 2010
San Francisco, United States

SMi's 2nd Annual Stem Cells
February 15-16, 2010
London, United Kingdom

Keystone Symposium B4 Stem Cell Differentiation and Dedifferentiation
February 15-20, 2010
Keystone, United States

Stem Cell Summit
February 16, 2010
New York, United States

16th Annual ISCT meeting
May 23-26, 2010
Philadelphia, United States

ISSCR 8th Annual Meeting
June 16-19, 2010
San Francisco, United States

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