TOP STORIES

Human iPS Cells Retain Some Gene Expression of Donor Cells
Recent studies reveal that induced pluripotent stem cells maintain a "transcriptional signature.", in essence, these cells retain some memory of the donor cells they once were. [University of California-San Diego, San Diego]

Derive iPSCs feeder-free* with mTeSR®1 by STEMCELL Technologies     *Sun et al., PNAS, 2009

SCIENCE NEWS

Complimentary Webinar: Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Novel Serum- and Animal Component-Free Medium (MesenCult(R)-ACF)

Researchers at Hohenstein Successfully Colonize a Textile Implant with Human Stem Cells
Researchers have developed a method to embed multipotent mesenchymal stem cells onto the surface fibers of common surgical fabric implants. [Hohenstein Institute, Stuttgart]

Math Used As a Tool to Heal Toughest of Wounds
Scientists expect a new mathematical model of chronic wound healing could replace intuition with clear guidance on how to test treatment strategies in tackling a major public-health problem. [Ohio State University, Columbus]

Enrolment Complete for Second Group of Heart Failure Patients Treated with "Off-the-Shelf" Adult Stem Cells
Mesoblast Limited recently announced successful completion of enrolment of the second group of 20 patients randomized to receive an increased dose of Revascor(TM), the proprietary allogeneic, universal adult stem cell product for congestive heart failure. [Mesoblast Limited, Melbourne]

Bioheart Inc. Announces Positive Results in the MARVEL Phase II/III Clinical Trial
Bioheart, Inc. recently presented positive efficacy data from part 1 of its Phase II/III clinical trial involving the injection of adult muscle stem cell therapy into patients' damaged heart muscle. [Bioheart Inc., Sunrise]

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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS

Cell Fusion of Bone Marrow Cells and Somatic Cell Reprogramming by Embryonic Stem Cells
Using a Cre/loxP system, the researchers here studied cell fusion after bone marrow transplantation. [FASEB J]

Role of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling and the Expression of its Components in Human Embryonic Stem Cells
As there has been no detailed study of the Sonic hedgehog signaling pathway in human embryonic stem cells, this study examines the expression and functional role of SHH during hESC self-renewal and differentiation. [Stem Cell Res]

INDUSTRY NEWS

California Stem Cell, Inc. and Stemina Biomarker Discovery Announce Collaboration to Validate Effectiveness of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocyte Progenitors for Use in Predictive Toxicology
Collaboration between California Stem Cell, Inc. and Stemina Biomarker Discovery will demonstrate that their high purity human embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte progenitor cells product, can be used as a model system for investigating and predicting drug induced cardiotoxicity.

WiCell Donates $1 Million in Gear to UW-Madison Labs
Four advanced pieces of scientific laboratory equipment with a total value of approximately $1 million now are available for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison stem cell and other researchers at several campus departments and centers.

Biotech Tries to Shrug Off Setbacks
From one perspective, the life sciences industry is a picture of expanding horizons and confidence. But even as the industry seems to be making progress, its biggest benefactors are pulling back.

Fluidigm`s Upcoming Stem Cell Culture Chip to Speed Development, Reduce Complexity and Lower Costs
This specialized integrated fluidic circuit will enable a variety of cell culture applications, including allowing stem cell researchers to simplify and automate protocols for turning differentiated cells into stem cells, and later fine tuning the reprogramming of those stem cells into targeted differentiated cells.

Elaine Fuchs to Receive National Medal of Science
President Barack Obama announced today that Elaine Fuchs, will receive the National Medal of Science for contributions to the biological sciences.

POLICY NEWS

NIH Opens Website for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Lines for Approval and Announces Members of Working Group

Californian Stem Cell Agency, Germany Ink Partnership
California's stem cell research funding agency and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research signed an agreement Thursday that lays the foundation for joint research projects.

Maryland, California Team on Stem Cell Research
Maryland stem cell researchers are teaming up with their counterparts in California to form a new research collaboration state officials hope will lead to more grant money and scientific breakthroughs.

Revenue Seen Not Adding Up to Fees
A health-care-overhaul plan from Sen. Max Baucus would assess $123 billion in fees on health insurers, drug and medical-device manufacturers, and medical labs.

Canadians to Present Ethics Code for Stem Cell Studies
The Stem Cell Charter is a collective call to action in support of stem cell research detailing how that science should be advanced.

EVENTS

World Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress Asia
October 5-7, 2009
Singapore

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

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

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

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