News Archive  2015

    News Archive 2015

    Top 10 stem cell stories of the year 2015
    Source: The Niche - Knoepfler lab stem cell blog, 29.12.2015

    Stammzellen sollen Nördliches Breitmaulnashorn vor dem Aussterben retten (DE)
    Source: Der Standard, 22.12.2015

    Eyes turn into skin: How inflammation can change the fate of cells
    Source: Eureka Alert, 21.12.2015

    Transplantation of human embryonic stem cell-derived retinal tissue in two primate models of retinal degeneration
    Source: PNAS, 21.12.2015

    Mice Develop with Human Stem Cells
    Source: The Scientist, 21.12.2015

    Eileiter in der Petrischale (DE)
    Source: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, 20.12.2015

    Deutlich effizientere Herstellung induzierter pluripotenter Stammzellen (in German)
    Source: Der Standard, 14.12.2015

    Überraschendes Signal steuert männliche Fruchtbarkeit (in German)
    Source: Ärzte Zeitung, 8.12.2015

    Stem cell cures for everything, made in Germany by TICEBA
    Source:  For Better Science, Leonid Schneider, 8.12.2015

    Genfabrik in China: Tierklonen aus dem Katalog
    Chinese gene company: Cloning animals on demand
    Sources:  Die Welt Der Tagesspiegel, 6.12.2015

    On Human Gene Editing: International Summit Statement
    Source:  The National Academies of Science . Engineering . Medicine, 03.12.2015
    Coverage:  Der Spiegel; FAZ Feuilleton FAZ Wissen; The Independent; Washington Post
    Commentary:  Süddeutsche Zeitung, 04.12.2015
    related:  Tagung Deutscher Ethikrat, 04.12.2015

    Stammzelltherapie brachte Forschungserfolg für "Schmetterlingskinder" (in German)
    Source:  Tiroler Tageszeitung, 02.12.2015   

    Horizon 2020-Projekt "Maineuron" auch an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum: Nervenzellwachstum magnetisch stimulieren (in German)
    Source:  PresseBox, 02.12.2015

    Italian scientists slam selection of stem-cell trial
    Senate assigns a clinical trial EUR3 million - but researchers want an open competition
    Source:  Nature, 02.12.2015

    NRW-Forscher ersetzen Tierversuche durch Experimente mit Stammzellen (in German)
    Source:  Der Westen, 01.12.2015

    Retinal nerve cells grown in the lab - Cell transplants for patients blinded by glaucoma and multiple sclerosis
    Source:  Science Daily, 30.11.2015

    Top biologists debate ban on gene-editing
    Source:  The Guardian, 28.11.2015

    Wie Stammzellen die Pharmaforschung beschleunigen (in German)
    Source:  DIE WELT, Rainer Kurlemann, 27.11.2015

    Stammzellforschung: Chemikalie erzwingt Weiterentwicklung
    Sources:  chemie-zeitschrift, 16.11.2015

    Parkinson’s iPS cell trial in Japan switching to allogeneic
    Sources:  ipscell.com, 15.11.2015

    Genchirurgen aus Fernost
    Sources:  DIE WELT, 14.11.2015

    Scientists have found a way to 3D-print embryonic stem cell 'building blocks'
    Sources:   sciencealert.com, 8.11.2015

    Swiss Bridge Award an Andreas Trumpp und Jörg Hülsken für Erforschung von Krebsstammzellen (in German)
    Sources:   Krebsliga Schweiz, 3.11.2015

    Biologist Michael Brand receives 2.5 Million Eur ERC Advanced Reserach Grant
    Sources:   TU Dresden, 30.10.2015

    Stammzellen für das Ungeborene (in German)
    Sources:  NZZ, 2.11.2015

    Regenerative Medicine: An evolving field

    Sources:  US Congressional Report, 31.10.2015

    Factor found to balance medically useful stem cell qualities
    Sources:  Science Daily, 29.10.2015

    Gefährliche Frischzellen-Kuren boomen auch in Deutschland (Q-Fieber)
    Harmful Live Cell Therapies are booming also in Germany (Q fever)
    Sources:  Tagesschau (in German), 27.10.2015
     Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German), 27.10.2015
     Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, 2.10.2015

    Study: Embryonic and iPS cells are equal
    Sources:  The San Diego Union Tribune, 26.10.2015 and
     Nature Biotech. (original publication), 26.10.2015

    Stammzellforschung: Deutsche und US-amerikanische Partner bündeln ihre Kräfte (in German)
    Source:  Fraunhofer IME, 15.10.2015

    Major grant in limbo, NIH revisits ethics of animal-human chimeras
    Source:  Science, 14.10.2015

    First 'in womb' stem cell trial to begin
    Source:  bbc.com, 12.10.9.2015

    UN panel calls for moratorium on editing human genome
    Source:  BioEdge, 8.10.2015

    Erste Niere aus Stammzellen (in German)

    Source:  scinexx.com, 08.10.9.2015

    Lorenz Studer named 2015 MacArthur Fellow

    Source:  ipscell.com, 30.9.2015

    New York Blood Center Announces New Collaboration

    Source:  prnewswire.com, 28.9.2015

    Der Zahn der Zukunft (in German)

    Source:  nzz.ch, 18.9.2015

    Augenlicht kann wieder hergestellt werden (in German)

    Source:  deutsche-wirtschafts-nachrichten.de, 21.9.2015

    Hinxton Human Germline Modification Statement

    Source:  Hinxtongroup.com, 10.9.2015
    Source:  ipscell.com, 11.9.2015
    Source:  newscientist.com, 18.9.2015
    Source:  Deutschlandfunk, 21.9.2015 (in German)

    University of Tokyo's cell-growing method slashes costs by half

    Source:  asia.nikkei.com, 11.9.2015

    Scientists map genes at work in human embryos' earliest days

    Source:  latimes.com, 3.9.2015

    Extracellular Vesicles Repair Damage in Stroke-Impaired Mice
    Genauso wirksam – weniger riskant: 
    Neue Therapie bei Schlaganfall (in German)

    Sources:  STEM CELLS Translational Medicine, 3.9.2015
     Universität Duisburg Essen, 5.9.2015

    Scientists map genes at work in human embryos' earliest days

    Source:  latimes.com, 3.9.2015

    Kleine Innereien - Miniorgane aus dem Labor (in German)

    Source:  sz.de, 2.9.2015

    World’s largest public stem cell bank inaugurated in California

    Source:  sacbee.com, 2.9.2015

    Stem-cell discovery platforms yield first clinical candidates

    Source:  Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, 1.9.2015

    ISSCR President Sean Morrison on challenges and future of stem cell field

    Source:  ipscell.com, 31.8.2015

    Wir züchten uns ein Herz (in German)

    Source:  zeit.de, 31.8.2015

    Genes physically held in silencing 'lock-down' in embryonic stem cells

    Source:  medicalxpress, 31.8.2015

    Missing piece found in liver puzzle

    Source:  jpost, 29.8.2015

    Network of German pluripotent stem cell cores established

    Source:  GSCN Stem Cell Cores, 29.8.2015

    European court upholds Italy law against embryo research

    Source:  euronews, 28.8.2015

    "Kein Grund zur Angst" Interview mit Hans Schöler (in German)

    Source:  sz.de, 28.8.2015

    Leading stem cell scientist cleared of misconduct charges

    Source:  PhysOrg, 28.8.2015

    Editing humanity

    Source:  economist, 28.8.2015

    China announces stem-cell rules

    Source:  nature.com, 26.8.2015

    Researchers control embryonic stem cells with light

    Source:  phys.org, 26.8.2015

    New Yorker Spitzenforscher kommt nach Berlin (in German)
    Erwin Böttinger wechselt ans Berliner Institut für Gesundheitsforschung (BIH)

    Source:  BMBF, 26.8.2015

    Hope for stem cell therapy in macular degeneration

    Source:  RegMedNet, 26.8.2015

    Bayerische Millionen für Care (in German)

    Source:  Westfälische Nachrichten, 22.8.2015

    Das Gehirn wächst, aber wo bleibt die Intelligenz? (in German)

    Source:  Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 19.8.2015

    Neues Föderprogramm zur Stammzellforschung - BMBF Ausschreibung
    Novel funding opportunities for stem cell research - BMBF call

    Source:  GSCN, 19.8.2015

    Scientists in Iran clone endangered mouflon

    Source:  The Guardian, 10.8.2015

    Stammzellen aus dem Labor (in German)

    Source:  Westfälische Nachrichten 3.8.2015

    Mutation alert halts stem-cell trial to cure blindness

    Source:  New Scientist,  31.7.2015

    Ein Wecker für schlafende Hirnstammzellen An alarm clock for dormant brain stem cells

    Sources:  Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (deutsch)
     German Cancer Research Center (in English), 31.7.2015

    The missing piece of the liver puzzle - creating functional liver cells from stem cells

    Source:  The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,  30.7.2015

    Human iPSC Used To Treat Kidney Injury In Mice

    Source:  AsianScientist,  29.7.2015

    Portrait Andreas Trumpp: Den Krebs an der Wurzel packen

    Source:  Helmholtz Gemeinschaft,  22.7.2015

    Researchers develop method for growing billions of stem cells

    Source:  United Press International,  22.7.2015

    Stem cell therapy shows promise in small clinical trial for rare lung disease

    Source:  Science Daily,  20.7.2015

    Injektion von Knochenmarks-Stammzellen hemmt neuropathische Schmerzen bei Mäusen (in German)

    Source:  scinexx,  15.7.2015

    Scientists create mini liver segments for drug discovery
    Source:  sanger-institute,  15.7.2015

    Blood Stem Cells in a Rush – velocity determines quality (GSCN)
    Blutstammzellen in Eile – das Tempo bestimmt die Qualität (GSCN) (DE)

    Source:  Science Daily (EN)  idw Online (DE), 10.7.2015

    Gene politics: US lawmakers are asserting their place in the human genetic-modification debate

    Source:  nature, 7.7.2015

    Landmark IPSC clinical study on hold due to genomic issue

    Source:  ipscell.com, 7.7.2015

    Mit Stammzellen gegen Osteoporose (in German)

    Source:  tagesspiegel, 7.7.2015

    Weltgrösste Stammzellenbank wird für 700 Millionen Dollar verkauft (in German)

    Source:  finanzen.ch, 26.6.2015

    E.U. science chief wants to work ERC magic on innovation

    Source:  scienceInsider, 26.6.2015

    Artificial trachea researcher responds to misconduct report

    Source:  scienceInsider, 26.6.2015

    Researchers Grow Neurons in 3D

    Source:  uni-luxemburg, 26.6.2015

    Mini-Gehirne aus dem Bioreaktor (in German)

    Source:  deutschlandfunk, 24.6.2015

    Protein Plays Unexpected Role in Embryonic Stem Cells

    Source:  dddmag, 23.6.2015

    Stem cell therapy for stroke shows need for rigorous trials in US

    Source:  Medical Xpress, 22.6.2015

    Stemedica teams up with UCSD doc?

    Source:  ipscell, 19.6.2015

    Ontario Invests $25 Million in Stem Cell Research

    Source:  Southwesthealthline, 19.6.2015

    Bioengineering. Towards a body-on-a-chip

    Source:  Economist, 13.6.2015

    California company buys facility for stem cell manufacturing

    Source:  FiecePharmaMan., 10.6.2015

    EU-Kommission lehnt Verbot von Tierversuchen ab (in German)

    Source:  Sueddeutsche Zeitung, 5.6.2015

    Copyshopping: Ein Besuch in der Hunde-Klonfabrik

    Source:  profil, 4.6.2015

    CRISPR, the disruptor

    Source:  nature, 3.6.2015

    Azrieli Foundation gives HU $10 million for stem-cell research on genetic diseases

    Source:  Jerusalem Post, 3.6.2015

    Gen steuert Stammzellen während Muskelregeneration

    Source:  MPG, 1.6.2015

    Research solves mystery of memory and mood

    Source:  uq.edu.au, 1.6.2015

    White House supports moratorium on human genetic modification

    Source:  ipscell, 1.6.2015

    Stammzellschalter auf Wanderschaft (in German)
    Source:  Uni Freiburg, 29.5.2015

    Forscher erhalten grünes Licht (in German)
    Source:  Ärztezeitung, 28.5.2015

    Der riskante Boom privater Stammzelltherapien (in German)
    Source:  Die Welt, 22.5.2015

    Pluristem’s PLX Cells closer to Entering Japan’s Accelerated Pathway for Regenerative Medicine
    Source:  Pluristem, 22.5.2015

    Report finds trachea surgeon committed misconduct
    Source:  ScienceInside, 21.5.2015

    Discussion about genetic modifications of the human germ line
    GSCN statement concerning the genetic modification of the human germ line here

    Source:  washingtonpost, 18.5.2015
    Source:  nature, 18.5.2015
    Source:  ipscell.com, 18.5.2015
    Source:  The Economist, 2.5.2015
    Source:  Scientist, 30.4.2015
    Source:  nature, 29.4.2015
    Source:  fazblog, 23.4.2015
    Source:  springer, 24.4.2015
    Source:  npr, 24.4.2015
    Source:  time, 23.4.2015
    Source:  ipscell, 23.4.2015

    Master orchestrator of the genome is discovered, stem cell scientists report
    Source:  Science Daily, 8.5.2015

    16 Nobelpreisträger reagieren mit offenem Brief „Ohne Tierexperimente geht es nicht“
    Source:  faz.net, 6.5.2015

    New clues into how stem cells get their identity
    Source:  Science Daily, 6.5.2015

    First Successful 3D Printed Trachea
    Source:  Phys.org, 5.5.2015
    Researchers identify 'bridge' state necessary for cellular reprogramming
    Neue Hoffnung aus dem Mutterschoß (in German)
    Source:  Die Welt, 4.5.2015


    Eye Stem Cell Therapy Moves Ahead
    Source:  The Scientist, 30.4.2015

    Scientists find way to monitor progress of stem cells after transplantation into brain
    Source:  Stanford Medicine, 30.4.2015

    Klonen für Fortgeschrittene
    Source:  Deutschlandfunk, 24.4.2015


    Takeda, CiRA Launch $268.5M iPS Collaboration
    Source:  GEN, 23.4.2015

    Sale of Madison company could be a big step for stem cell research
    Source:  Journal Sentinel, 20.4.2015

    The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has launched an expanded “Closer Look at Stem Cells” website
    Source:  businesswire, 20.4.2015

    Athersys stroke treatment fails study, shares slide
    Source:  reuters, 17.4.2015

    ReNeuron stem cell therapy shows long-term promise for stroke
    Source:  reuters, 17.4.2015

    Glaucoma Visual Fields Improve Following Stem Cell Treatment
    Source:  Press release MD Stem Cells, 12.4.2015

    Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde: Telomerase in Stammzellen (in German)

    Source:  FLI - Leibniz Institute für Altersforschung, 10.4.2015
    Source:  med.stanford.edu, 2.4.2015

    Patient's own skin cells may hold key to new treatments for neurological diseases

    Source:  news-medical.net, 31.3.2015

    Japan's Fujifilm agrees to buy Cellular Dynamics for $307 million

    Sources:
     reuters.com, 30.3.2015; 
     ipscell.com, 31.3.2015

    MDC Researchers Greatly Increase Precision of New Genome Editing Tool

    Source:  MDC, Berlin, 25.3.2015

    Team finds key to making neurons from stem cells

    Source:  Medical Xpress, 19.3.2015

    Stem cell disease model clarifies bone cancer trigger

    Source:  Science Daily, 9.4.2015

    International Stem Cell Corporation Demonstrates Reversal of Neurological Stroke Symptoms Using Neural Stem Cells

    Source:  International Stem Cell Coop. (ISCO), 7.4.2015

    Mitochondria are altered in human cell model of Parkinson's disease

    Source:  Medical Xpress, 7.4.2015

    Commercialized cell therapies goal of regenerative medicine alliance

    Source:  LabCanada, 20.3.2015

    Japan makes strides toward stem cell therapy

    Source:  Nikkei Asian Review, 19.3.2015

    Scientists grow 'mini-lungs' to aid the study of cystic fibrosis

    Source:  Medical Xpress, 19.3.2015

    The ISSCR Statement on Human Germline Genome Modification

    Source:  ISSCR, 19.3.2015

    A prudent path forward for genomic engineering and germline gene modification

    Source:  Science Magazine, 19.3.2015

    Scientists Seek Ban on Method of Editing the Human Genome

    Source:  NYT, 19.3.2015

    Keimbahn-Experimente: Kommt das bioethische Armageddon?

    Source:  faz.net, 20.3.2015

    Engineering the Perfect Baby

    Source:  MIT Technology Review, 5.3.2015

    Hans Schöler neu im Vorstand der ‚International
    Society for Stem Cell Research’ (ISSCR)

    Source:  ISSCR, 11.3.2015

    Mini-Herz schlägt auf Siliziumchip (in German)

    Source:  Spiegel Online, 10.3.2015

    New stem cell advance

    Source:  Harvard-Gazette, 6.3.2015

    Behind the scenes of the world's first commercial stem cell therapy

    Source:  nature, 6.3.2015

    Lung cancer stem cell therapy to be trialled in UK

    Source:  The Guardian, 6.3.2015

    MHH researcher derive blood from pluripotent stem cells (DE)
    Source:  Hannover Medical School, 16.2.2015

    Stammzellen im Gehirn sind kein ewiger Jungbrunnen

    Source:  Helmholtz München, 6.3.2015

    Scaffold-free iPS cell-based hyaline cartilage for joint repair
    Source:  Science Daily, 26.2.2015

    Kyoto University Hospital to open iPS cell therapy center in 2019

    Source:  Japan Times, 24.2.2015

    Study psychiatric diseases with stem cells

    Source:  PhsyOrg, 20.2.2015

    Yale researchers find surprising trigger of new brain cell growth
    Source:  YaleNews, 20.2.2015 ReNeuron phase 2 stem cell trials still on track

    Source:  proactiveinvestors UK, 20.2.2015

    Europe approves Western world's first stem-cell therapy for rare eye condition

    Source:  Reuters, 20.2.2015

    RIKEN announces penalties related to stem cell fiasco
    Source:  Science News 11.2.2015

    What pushes scientists to lie? The disturbing but familiar story of Haruko Obokata
    Source:  The Guardian 18.2.2015

    Blood vessel cells improve the conversion of pluripotent stem cells to blood lineages
    Source:  EurekaAlert, 12.2.2015
    Journal publishes 200-word papers
    Researchers are buzzing about a publication that accepts only 'brief ideas'.
    Source:  Nature, 12.2.2015

    Stem cells reduce MS brain damage
    Source:  Neurology 12.2.2015 Source:  UT-San Diego, 12.2.2015
    Pancreas in a capsule

    Source:  MIT Technology Review, 12.2.2015


    Stem cell pioneer joins forces with stem cell fraudster

    Source:  Science Magazine, 10.2.2015

    Can Stem Cells Be Taught to Repair a Radiation-Damaged Brain?
    Source:  MSKCC, 6.2.2015

    California's stem cell program (CIRM) is getting a reboot
    Source:  LA Times, 3.1.2015

    Stem cells in breast milk (in German)
    Vielversprechende Stammzellen in Muttermilch
    Source:  VDI Nachrichten, 30.1.2015

    Cancer- what is the role of chance? (in German)

    Source:  Tagesspiegel, 15.1.2015


    Regenerating Organs: Mending of the Heart (in German) 
    Nachwachsende Organe: Ein Herz lässt sich reparieren
    Source:  Tagesspiegel, 7.1.2015

     
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