In previous studies, researchers have successfully differentiated stem cells into heart, liver, pancreas or nerve cells by adding certain chemicals, but kidney cells have proved challenging. (sciencedaily.com)
The team plans to differentiate the stem cells into other tissues, such as neurons, and comparing how the cells from different species behave. (sciencedaily.com)
Three of the four projects receiving CIRM money capitalize on Victoria's expertise at finding markers for differentiated stem cells versus cells that still have tumor - forming potential. (sciencemag.org)