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Regulatory networks define phenotypic classes of human stem cell lines Nature Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:01 PM PDT Stem cells are defined as self-renewing cell populations that can differentiate into multiple distinct cell types. However, hundreds of different human cell lines from embryonic, fetal and adult sources have been called stem cells, even though they range from pluripotent cells—typified by embryonic stem cells, which are capable of virtually unlimited proliferation and differentiation—to adult ... Stem cell finding may boost blood supplies Chicago Sun-Times Sun, 24 Aug 2008 2:05 AM PDT Scientists say they've found an efficient way to make red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells, a tantalizing finding in the face of blood-donor shortages and disappointments in creating blood substitutes. In print Science News Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:08 AM PDT A new test distinguishes embryonic stem cells and those with equal therapeutic potential from other, less capable stem cell types. Stem cells' unassuming, bloblike appearance makes them hard to identify, but new research offers a way to blow their cover. Roper's cafeteria undergoes surgery The Post and Courier Sun, 24 Aug 2008 9:05 PM PDT Now serving at Roper Hospital: Ischemia stem-cell therapy, CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and sushi rolls to order. Roper reopened its hospital cafeteria in July after five months of renovation, swapping old-fashioned, buffet-style service for a contemporary food court.

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