Reprogramming Human Cells Without Inserting Genes A research team comprised of faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center (LSBC) and investigators at CellThera, a private company also located at the LSBC, has discovered a novel way to turn on stem cell genes in human fibroblasts (skin cells) without the risks associated with inserting extra genes or... view more... (2009-07-30)
Swedes in favor of genetic engineering but against spread of genetic information Swedes are becoming more and more favorably inclined toward genetic engineering. Two out of three Swedes now accept genetic engineering. This makes Swedes the people with the most favorable views in the EU. This has been demonstrated in a European research project in which three researchers from Mid Sweden University have participated, based on... view more... (2003-08-26)
Scientists take a step nearer to creating an artificial egg using a somatic cell Scientists believe that they are an important step nearer to success in creating an artificial egg from the combination of the nucleus of a somatic cell and an oocyte which has had its DNA-carrying nucleus removed, a conference of international fertility experts heard today (Tuesday 1 July). Dr Peter Nagy, from Reproductive Biology Associates,... view more... (2003-06-28)