In this issue:  Science   |  Abstracts  |  Industry News   |  Policy Subscribe   |   Unsubscribe    TOP STORIES Ottawa Scientists Discover New Way to Enhance Stem Cells to Stimulate Muscle Regeneration The research shows for the first time that a protein called Wnt7a increases the number of stem cells in muscle tissue, leading to accelerated growth and repair of skeletal muscle. SCIENCE Fruit Fly Stem Cells Filmed Live Recently, asymmetric cell division was filmed in vivo in fruit fly germinal stem cells for the first time by researchers. Stem Cell Protein Offers a New Cancer Target A protein abundant in embryonic stem cells is now shown to be important in cancer, and offers a possible new target for drug development. Hundreds of Cell-surface Proteins Can Be Simultaneously Studied with New Technique The results obtained could help to develop more accurate diagnostic tests and more specific therapies in the future. Elsevier Tweaks Custom Pub Rules Publishing company Elsevier is revising its policies and procedures for partnering with pharmaceutical companies to create custom publications in response to recent media attention over a fake journal created by the company and paid for by Merck. Visit our events page to stay up to date with the latest events in the cell, gene and immunotherapy community. ABSTRACTS Counting Chromosomes in Embryonic Stem Cells This protocol describes a simple method for counting chromosomes from metaphase spreads in ES cells. (Cold Spring Harbor Protocols) Generation of Transplantable, Functional Satellite-like Cells from Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells This study reports the successful in vitro induction of Pax7-positive satellite-like cells from mouse embryonic stem cells. (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal) Enhancement of Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Promoted by Avian Chorioallantoic Membranes This study used the avian chorioallantoic membrane model to study the differentiation process of embryoid bodies derived from mouse embryonic stem cells influenced by the CAM vascular bed. (Tissue Engineering Part A) Effect of Karyotype on Successful hESC Derivation Herein  the researchers show that from one donor under identical derivation conditions twelve karyotypicaly abnormal post-bioptic embryos did not yield hESC lines, whereas two out of four normal embryos did. (Stem Cells and Development) Metastable Pluripotent States in NOD-Mouse-Derived ESCs Here the researchers characterize pluripotent states in the non-obese diabetic mouse strain, which prior to this study was considered non-permissive for ESC derivation.(Cell Stem Cell) INDUSTRY Connexon Creative Launches Mammary Cell News Mammary Cell News is a weekly e-newsletter that keeps members of the mammary cell community informed by providing the latest news from all areas of the field, including its science, research and business. Subscribe Today  Viewed Archived Issues Harvest Technologies GmbH Appoints LifeCell International to Introduce its BMAC Technology to India Harvest Technologies recently announced a sale and marketing relationship with LifeCell International to bring its technology the Indian market. StemCells Inc. to Shut Down Stem Cell Sciences Australia and Reduce Overhead Biotechnology company StemCells Inc, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, will close the Stem Cell Sciences Australia facility in an effort to streamline its operations and reduce overhead. Despite Strings, NIH Will Focus Money on Science Although $10.4 billion allocated to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the economic stimulus bill is aimed at creating jobs, a top official said the agency will still fund projects based on their science, rather than their economic impact. Top Stem Cell Scientist Svendsen Leaving UW-Madison for California Highly regarded UW-Madison stem cell researcher Clive Svendsen is heading to Los Angeles to become director of the new Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute. Vitro Receives Adult Stem Cell Patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office Vitro Diagnostics, Inc., dba Vitro Biopharma, announced that it has been awarded United States Patent number 7,527,971 entitled, "Generation and Differentiation of Adult Stem Cells." POLICY California Stem Cell Chief Seeks Trials in Four Years California's $3 billion stem-cell funding agency wants to get 10 to 12 new therapies into human testing within four years, said the agency's president, Alan Trounson. Geron's Okarma Urges Obama to Set Up Stem Cell Panel President Barack Obama should appoint a commission on stem cell research to help the therapy fulfill its promise to save lives and reduce medical costs, Geron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Tom Okarma said. Drug Agency May Reveal More Data on Actions The Obama administration plans to announce on Tuesday that it is setting up a task force within the agency to recommend ways to reveal more information about F.D.A. decisions, possibly including the disclosure of now secret data about drugs and devices under study.  Learn more about Embryonic Stem Cell News:  Archives  |  Events   |  Subscribe   |  Contact Us This email was sent by: Connexon Creative 400-570 W. 7th Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1B3 Canada