embryonic stem cells

Researchers devise a technique for creating gametes from murine embryonic stem cells.

A look at the contributions of some of the prominent researchers who died this year

Researchers isolate an easy-to-manipulate, stable, and spatially distinct pluripotent cell type.  

Leroy Stevens, who discovered pluripotent embryonic stem cells in mice, has passed away at age 94.

Through cellular reprogramming, researchers have produced a novel pluripotent mouse stem cell in vitro.

The right mix of mouse embryonic stem cells in a dish will start forming early embryonic patterns, according to two studies.

A handful of stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders are showing promise in early-stage trials, and still more are in development. But there’s a long road to travel before patients see real benefit.
 

See the striking images behind the quest to develop stem cell therapeutics for vision disorders.

Different mechanisms repress mobile DNA elements in human embryonic stem cells depending on the elements’ evolutionary ages.

Compared to induced pluripotent stem cells generated from somatic cells, stem cells created by nuclear transfer appear to be closer to the genetic state of embryonic cells.

Researchers identify a network of a dozen transcription factors needed to maintain the pluripotent state of mouse embryonic stem cells. 

Once believed to be irrevocably differentiated, mature cells are now proving to be flexible, able to switch identities with relatively simple manipulation.

Reprogramming cells within live mice yields a new type of induced pluripotent stem cell.

A rigorous new study provides strong evidence that very small embryonic-like stem cells hypothesized to be found in mice and humans do not exist.

Reading pathogen epigenomes; a new stem cell; dealing with research misconduct; monkey fossils; exploratory mice grow new neurons; watching metamorphosis

Some of the 200 or so human embryonic stem cell lines approved for federal funding may have been derived from sperm or eggs of unconsenting donors.

The highest court in the country has declined to hear an appeal regarding the federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research, allowing such spending to continue.

Two former Geron CEOs make a bid for the company’s defunct human embryonic stem cell business.

How to screen for toxicity using stem cells

A US Appeal court rules that the National Institutes of Health is legally allowed to fund human embryonic stem cell research.